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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.73, 1,109.19 and 454.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.73, 1,109.19 and 454.41 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.73 : 1,109.19 = 454.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.73/1,109.19 = 454.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.73x = 1,109.19 × 454.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.73x = 504,027.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,027.03/803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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