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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.44, 1,108.71 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.44, 1,108.71 and 454.13 is: 626.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.44 : 1,108.71 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.44/1,108.71 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.44x = 1,108.71 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.44x = 503,498.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,498.47/803.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.68

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