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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.86, 1,109.30 and 454.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.86, 1,109.30 and 454.52 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.86 : 1,109.30 = 454.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.86/1,109.30 = 454.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.86x = 1,109.30 × 454.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.86x = 504,199.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,199.04/803.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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