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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.38, 1,108.86 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.38, 1,108.86 and 454.28 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.38 : 1,108.86 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.38/1,108.86 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.38x = 1,108.86 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.38x = 503,732.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,732.92/803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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