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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.88, 1,109.42 and 454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.88, 1,109.42 and 454.63 is: 627.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.88 : 1,109.42 = 454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.88/1,109.42 = 454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.88x = 1,109.42 × 454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.88x = 504,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,375.61/803.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.43

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