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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,107.61 and 453.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,107.61 and 453.36 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,107.61 = 453.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,107.61 = 453.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,107.61 × 453.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 502,146.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,146.07/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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