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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.99, 1,109.49 and 454.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.99, 1,109.49 and 454.67 is: 627.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.99 : 1,109.49 = 454.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.99/1,109.49 = 454.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.99x = 1,109.49 × 454.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.99x = 504,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,451.82/803.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.44

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