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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,200.84 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,200.84 and 454.83 is: 681.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,200.84 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,200.84 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,200.84 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 546,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,178.06/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.02

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