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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.70, 1,107.72 and 453.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.70, 1,107.72 and 453.38 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.70 : 1,107.72 = 453.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.70/1,107.72 = 453.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.70x = 1,107.72 × 453.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.70x = 502,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,218.09/802.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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