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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.89, 1,109.34 and 454.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.89, 1,109.34 and 454.57 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.89 : 1,109.34 = 454.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.89/1,109.34 = 454.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.89x = 1,109.34 × 454.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.89x = 504,272.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,272.68/803.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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