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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.57, 1,108.94 and 454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.57, 1,108.94 and 454.25 is: 626.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.57 : 1,108.94 = 454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.57/1,108.94 = 454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.57x = 1,108.94 × 454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.57x = 503,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,736.00/803.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.87

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