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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.68, 1,109.10 and 454.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.68, 1,109.10 and 454.36 is: 627.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.68 : 1,109.10 = 454.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.68/1,109.10 = 454.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.68x = 1,109.10 × 454.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.68x = 503,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,930.68/803.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.03

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