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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.44, 1,203.83 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.44, 1,203.83 and 455.94 is: 684.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.44 : 1,203.83 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.44/1,203.83 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.44x = 1,203.83 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.44x = 548,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,873.68/802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.01

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