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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.65, 1,107.66 and 488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.65, 1,107.66 and 488.02 is: 673.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.65 : 1,107.66 = 488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.65/1,107.66 = 488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.65x = 1,107.66 × 488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.65x = 540,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,554.69/802.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.46

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