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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.37, 1,107.29 and 453.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.37, 1,107.29 and 453.05 is: 625.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.37 : 1,107.29 = 453.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.37/1,107.29 = 453.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.37x = 1,107.29 × 453.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.37x = 501,658.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,658.24/802.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.22

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