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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.00, 1,203.15 and 455.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.00, 1,203.15 and 455.73 is: 683.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.00 : 1,203.15 = 455.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.00/1,203.15 = 455.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.00x = 1,203.15 × 455.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.00x = 548,308.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,308.75/802.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.68

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