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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,107.48 and 453.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,107.48 and 453.18 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,107.48 = 453.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,107.48 = 453.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,107.48 × 453.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 501,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,887.79/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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