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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.73, 1,107.84 and 453.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.73, 1,107.84 and 453.41 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.73 : 1,107.84 = 453.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.73/1,107.84 = 453.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.73x = 1,107.84 × 453.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.73x = 502,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,305.73/802.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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