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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.37, 1,107.23 and 453.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.37, 1,107.23 and 453.03 is: 625.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.37 : 1,107.23 = 453.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.37/1,107.23 = 453.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.37x = 1,107.23 × 453.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.37x = 501,606.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,606.14/802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.16

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