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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.51, 1,107.48 and 453.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.51, 1,107.48 and 453.13 is: 625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.51 : 1,107.48 = 453.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.51/1,107.48 = 453.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.51x = 1,107.48 × 453.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.51x = 501,832.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,832.41/802.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.33

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