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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.79, 1,109.25 and 454.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.79, 1,109.25 and 454.50 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.79 : 1,109.25 = 454.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.79/1,109.25 = 454.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.79x = 1,109.25 × 454.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.79x = 504,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,154.13/803.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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