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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.76, 1,109.17 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.76, 1,109.17 and 454.44 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.76 : 1,109.17 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.76/1,109.17 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.76x = 1,109.17 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.76x = 504,044.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,044.53/803.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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