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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.83, 1,109.14 and 454.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.83, 1,109.14 and 454.45 is: 627.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.83 : 1,109.14 = 454.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.83/1,109.14 = 454.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.83x = 1,109.14 × 454.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.83x = 504,048.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,048.67/803.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.06

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