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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.01, 1,105.41 and 451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.01, 1,105.41 and 451.63 is: 623.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.01 : 1,105.41 = 451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.01/1,105.41 = 451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.01x = 1,105.41 × 451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.01x = 499,236.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,236.32/801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.26

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