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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.15, 1,106.91 and 452.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.15, 1,106.91 and 452.81 is: 624.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.15 : 1,106.91 = 452.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.15/1,106.91 = 452.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.15x = 1,106.91 × 452.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.15x = 501,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,222.68/802.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.85

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