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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.83, 1,107.77 and 453.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.83, 1,107.77 and 453.45 is: 625.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.83 : 1,107.77 = 453.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.83/1,107.77 = 453.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.83x = 1,107.77 × 453.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.83x = 502,316.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,316.04/802.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.68

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