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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.31, 1,108.67 and 454.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.31, 1,108.67 and 454.07 is: 626.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.31 : 1,108.67 = 454.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.31/1,108.67 = 454.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.31x = 1,108.67 × 454.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.31x = 503,413.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,413.79/803.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.67

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