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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.81, 1,109.45 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.81, 1,109.45 and 454.61 is: 627.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.81 : 1,109.45 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.81/1,109.45 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.81x = 1,109.45 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.81x = 504,364.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,364.79/803.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.47

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