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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.48, 1,107.40 and 453.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.48, 1,107.40 and 453.16 is: 625.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.48 : 1,107.40 = 453.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.48/1,107.40 = 453.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.48x = 1,107.40 × 453.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.48x = 501,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,829.38/802.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.35

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