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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.03, 1,105.42 and 451.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.03, 1,105.42 and 451.72 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.03 : 1,105.42 = 451.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.03/1,105.42 = 451.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.03x = 1,105.42 × 451.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.03x = 499,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,340.32/801.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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