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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.66, 1,109.20 and 454.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.66, 1,109.20 and 454.35 is: 627.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.66 : 1,109.20 = 454.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.66/1,109.20 = 454.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.66x = 1,109.20 × 454.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.66x = 503,965.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,965.02/803.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.09

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