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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.07, 1,105.58 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.07, 1,105.58 and 451.75 is: 623.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.07 : 1,105.58 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.07/1,105.58 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.07x = 1,105.58 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.07x = 499,445.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,445.77/801.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.47

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