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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.71, 1,107.68 and 453.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.71, 1,107.68 and 453.39 is: 625.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.71 : 1,107.68 = 453.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.71/1,107.68 = 453.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.71x = 1,107.68 × 453.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.71x = 502,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,208.77/802.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.64

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