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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.97, 1,109.61 and 454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.97, 1,109.61 and 454.68 is: 627.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.97 : 1,109.61 = 454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.97/1,109.61 = 454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.97x = 1,109.61 × 454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.97x = 504,517.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,517.47/803.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.53

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