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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.63, 1,109.07 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.63, 1,109.07 and 454.34 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.63 : 1,109.07 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.63/1,109.07 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.63x = 1,109.07 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.63x = 503,889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,889.32/803.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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