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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.58, 1,107.42 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.58, 1,107.42 and 453.20 is: 625.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.58 : 1,107.42 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.58/1,107.42 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.58x = 1,107.42 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.58x = 501,882.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,882.74/802.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.34

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