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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.50, 1,108.86 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.50, 1,108.86 and 454.24 is: 626.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.50 : 1,108.86 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.50/1,108.86 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.50x = 1,108.86 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.50x = 503,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,688.57/803.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.87

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