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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.61, 1,107.59 and 453.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.61, 1,107.59 and 453.29 is: 625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.61 : 1,107.59 = 453.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.61/1,107.59 = 453.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.61x = 1,107.59 × 453.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.61x = 502,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,059.97/802.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.54

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