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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,108.94 and 454.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,108.94 and 454.26 is: 626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,108.94 = 454.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,108.94 = 454.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,108.94 × 454.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 503,747.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,747.08/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.83

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