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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.59, 1,109.04 and 454.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.59, 1,109.04 and 454.25 is: 626.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.59 : 1,109.04 = 454.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.59/1,109.04 = 454.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.59x = 1,109.04 × 454.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.59x = 503,781.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,781.42/803.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.91

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