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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.43, 1,107.30 and 453.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.43, 1,107.30 and 453.09 is: 625.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.43 : 1,107.30 = 453.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.43/1,107.30 = 453.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.43x = 1,107.30 × 453.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.43x = 501,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,709.86/802.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.24

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