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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.47, 1,201.01 and 453.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.47, 1,201.01 and 453.59 is: 680.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.47 : 1,201.01 = 453.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.47/1,201.01 = 453.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.47x = 1,201.01 × 453.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.47x = 544,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,766.13/800.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.56

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