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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.92, 1,109.36 and 454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.92, 1,109.36 and 454.64 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.92 : 1,109.36 = 454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.92/1,109.36 = 454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.92x = 1,109.36 × 454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.92x = 504,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,359.43/803.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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