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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801, 1,200.48 and 454.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801, 1,200.48 and 454.08 is: 680.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801 : 1,200.48 = 454.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801/1,200.48 = 454.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801x = 1,200.48 × 454.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801x = 545,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,113.96/801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.54

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