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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.45, 1,107.38 and 453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.45, 1,107.38 and 453.14 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.45 : 1,107.38 = 453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.45/1,107.38 = 453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.45x = 1,107.38 × 453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.45x = 501,798.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,798.17/802.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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