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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.86, 1,108.02 and 453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.86, 1,108.02 and 453.66 is: 626.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.86 : 1,108.02 = 453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.86/1,108.02 = 453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.86x = 1,108.02 × 453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.86x = 502,664.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,664.35/802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.09

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