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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.64, 1,109.07 and 454.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.64, 1,109.07 and 454.38 is: 627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.64 : 1,109.07 = 454.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.64/1,109.07 = 454.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.64x = 1,109.07 × 454.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.64x = 503,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,939.23/803.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.07

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