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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.04, 1,105.50 and 451.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.04, 1,105.50 and 451.78 is: 623.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.04 : 1,105.50 = 451.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.04/1,105.50 = 451.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.04x = 1,105.50 × 451.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.04x = 499,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,442.79/801.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.49

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