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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.10, 1,105.44 and 451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.10, 1,105.44 and 451.76 is: 623.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.10 : 1,105.44 = 451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.10/1,105.44 = 451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.10x = 1,105.44 × 451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.10x = 499,393.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,393.57/801.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.38

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