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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.98, 1,108.22 and 453.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.98, 1,108.22 and 453.74 is: 626.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.98 : 1,108.22 = 453.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.98/1,108.22 = 453.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.98x = 1,108.22 × 453.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.98x = 502,835.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,835.93/802.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.21

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