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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.26, 1,108.24 and 453.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.26, 1,108.24 and 453.88 is: 626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.26 : 1,108.24 = 453.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.26/1,108.24 = 453.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.26x = 1,108.24 × 453.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.26x = 503,007.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,007.97/803.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.21

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