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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.28, 1,203.35 and 455.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.28, 1,203.35 and 455.54 is: 682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.28 : 1,203.35 = 455.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.28/1,203.35 = 455.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.28x = 1,203.35 × 455.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.28x = 548,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,174.06/803.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.42

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