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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.24, 1,204.16 and 455.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.24, 1,204.16 and 455.98 is: 684.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.24 : 1,204.16 = 455.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.24/1,204.16 = 455.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.24x = 1,204.16 × 455.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.24x = 549,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,072.88/802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.42

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