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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,204 and 455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,204 and 455.68 is: 684.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,204 = 455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,204 = 455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,204 × 455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 548,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,638.72/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.09

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