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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.29, 1,107.14 and 452.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.29, 1,107.14 and 452.98 is: 625.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.29 : 1,107.14 = 452.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.29/1,107.14 = 452.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.29x = 1,107.14 × 452.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.29x = 501,512.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,512.28/802.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.10

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