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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.58, 1,108.77 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.58, 1,108.77 and 484.38 is: 668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.58 : 1,108.77 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.58/1,108.77 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.58x = 1,108.77 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.58x = 537,066.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,066.01/803.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.34

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