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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.36, 1,107.44 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.36, 1,107.44 and 453.16 is: 625.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.36 : 1,107.44 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.36/1,107.44 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.36x = 1,107.44 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.36x = 501,847.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,847.51/802.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.46

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