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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.52, 1,107.47 and 453.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.52, 1,107.47 and 453.21 is: 625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.52 : 1,107.47 = 453.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.52/1,107.47 = 453.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.52x = 1,107.47 × 453.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.52x = 501,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,916.48/802.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.43

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