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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,109.36 and 454.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,109.36 and 454.57 is: 627.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,109.36 = 454.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,109.36 = 454.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,109.36 × 454.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 504,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,281.78/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.36

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