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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.72, 1,109.10 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.72, 1,109.10 and 454.44 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.72 : 1,109.10 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.72/1,109.10 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.72x = 1,109.10 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.72x = 504,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,019.40/803.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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