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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.30, 1,107.17 and 452.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.30, 1,107.17 and 452.99 is: 625.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.30 : 1,107.17 = 452.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.30/1,107.17 = 452.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.30x = 1,107.17 × 452.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.30x = 501,534.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,534.67/802.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.12

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