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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.47, 1,204.01 and 455.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.47, 1,204.01 and 455.59 is: 683.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.47 : 1,204.01 = 455.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.47/1,204.01 = 455.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.47x = 1,204.01 × 455.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.47x = 548,534.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,534.92/802.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.56

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