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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.23, 1,107.15 and 452.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.23, 1,107.15 and 452.91 is: 625.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.23 : 1,107.15 = 452.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.23/1,107.15 = 452.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.23x = 1,107.15 × 452.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.23x = 501,439.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,439.31/802.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.06

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