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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.85, 1,109.26 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.85, 1,109.26 and 454.53 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.85 : 1,109.26 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.85/1,109.26 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.85x = 1,109.26 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.85x = 504,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,191.95/803.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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