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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.77, 1,107.85 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.77, 1,107.85 and 453.48 is: 625.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.77 : 1,107.85 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.77/1,107.85 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.77x = 1,107.85 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.77x = 502,391.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,391.72/802.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.82

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