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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,109.28 and 454.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,109.28 and 454.56 is: 627.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,109.28 = 454.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,109.28 = 454.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,109.28 × 454.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 504,234.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,234.32/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.22

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