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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.81, 1,107.98 and 453.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.81, 1,107.98 and 453.57 is: 625.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.81 : 1,107.98 = 453.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.81/1,107.98 = 453.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.81x = 1,107.98 × 453.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.81x = 502,546.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,546.49/802.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.98

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