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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,107.56 and 453.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,107.56 and 453.28 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,107.56 = 453.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,107.56 = 453.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,107.56 × 453.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 502,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,034.80/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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