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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.51, 1,108.86 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.51, 1,108.86 and 454.13 is: 626.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.51 : 1,108.86 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.51/1,108.86 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.51x = 1,108.86 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.51x = 503,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,566.59/803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.71

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