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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.90, 1,107.88 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.90, 1,107.88 and 453.59 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.90 : 1,107.88 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.90/1,107.88 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.90x = 1,107.88 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.90x = 502,523.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,523.29/802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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