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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.34, 1,108.74 and 454.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.34, 1,108.74 and 454.02 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.34 : 1,108.74 = 454.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.34/1,108.74 = 454.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.34x = 1,108.74 × 454.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.34x = 503,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,390.13/803.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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