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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.46, 1,108.80 and 454.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.46, 1,108.80 and 454.17 is: 626.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.46 : 1,108.80 = 454.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.46/1,108.80 = 454.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.46x = 1,108.80 × 454.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.46x = 503,583.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,583.70/803.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.77

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