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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.61, 1,109.08 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.61, 1,109.08 and 454.36 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.61 : 1,109.08 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.61/1,109.08 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.61x = 1,109.08 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.61x = 503,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,921.59/803.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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