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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.78, 1,109.16 and 454.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.78, 1,109.16 and 454.46 is: 627.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.78 : 1,109.16 = 454.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.78/1,109.16 = 454.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.78x = 1,109.16 × 454.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.78x = 504,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,068.85/803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.12

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