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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,109.37 and 454.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,109.37 and 454.54 is: 627.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,109.37 = 454.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,109.37 = 454.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,109.37 × 454.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 504,253.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,253.04/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.20

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