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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.38, 1,202.46 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.38, 1,202.46 and 455.88 is: 683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.38 : 1,202.46 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.38/1,202.46 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.38x = 1,202.46 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.38x = 548,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,177.46/802.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.19

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