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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.65, 1,109.04 and 454.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.65, 1,109.04 and 454.33 is: 626.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.65 : 1,109.04 = 454.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.65/1,109.04 = 454.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.65x = 1,109.04 × 454.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.65x = 503,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,864.60/803.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.97

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