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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.98, 1,109.60 and 454.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.98, 1,109.60 and 454.74 is: 627.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.98 : 1,109.60 = 454.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.98/1,109.60 = 454.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.98x = 1,109.60 × 454.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.98x = 504,579.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,579.50/803.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.60

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