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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,109.32 and 454.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,109.32 and 454.48 is: 627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,109.32 = 454.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,109.32 = 454.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,109.32 × 454.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 504,158.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,158.21/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.23

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