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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.94, 1,109.40 and 454.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.94, 1,109.40 and 454.63 is: 627.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.94 : 1,109.40 = 454.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.94/1,109.40 = 454.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.94x = 1,109.40 × 454.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.94x = 504,366.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,366.52/803.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.37

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