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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.52, 1,108.84 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.52, 1,108.84 and 454.28 is: 626.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.52 : 1,108.84 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.52/1,108.84 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.52x = 1,108.84 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.52x = 503,723.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,723.84/803.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.90

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