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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,203.86 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,203.86 and 455.97 is: 684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,203.86 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,203.86 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,203.86 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 548,920.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,920.67/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.04

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