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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.79, 1,107.70 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.79, 1,107.70 and 453.48 is: 625.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.79 : 1,107.70 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.79/1,107.70 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.79x = 1,107.70 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.79x = 502,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,319.80/802.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.72

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