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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.84, 1,109.22 and 454.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.84, 1,109.22 and 454.28 is: 626.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.84 : 1,109.22 = 454.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.84/1,109.22 = 454.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.84x = 1,109.22 × 454.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.84x = 503,896.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,896.46/803.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.86

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