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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.06, 1,105.56 and 451.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.06, 1,105.56 and 451.77 is: 623.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.06 : 1,105.56 = 451.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.06/1,105.56 = 451.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.06x = 1,105.56 × 451.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.06x = 499,458.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,458.84/801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.50

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