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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.91, 1,109.60 and 454.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.91, 1,109.60 and 454.80 is: 627.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.91 : 1,109.60 = 454.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.91/1,109.60 = 454.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.91x = 1,109.60 × 454.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.91x = 504,643.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,643.81/803.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.74

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