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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,107.29 and 453.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,107.29 and 453.07 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,107.29 = 453.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,107.29 = 453.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,107.29 × 453.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 501,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,679.88/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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