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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,108.17 and 453.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,108.17 and 453.69 is: 626.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,108.17 = 453.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,108.17 = 453.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,108.17 × 453.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 502,765.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,765.65/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.12

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