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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.85, 1,107.88 and 453.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.85, 1,107.88 and 453.53 is: 625.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.85 : 1,107.88 = 453.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.85/1,107.88 = 453.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.85x = 1,107.88 × 453.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.85x = 502,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,458.45/802.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.85

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