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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.14, 1,105.62 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.14, 1,105.62 and 451.88 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.14 : 1,105.62 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.14/1,105.62 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.14x = 1,105.62 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.14x = 499,607.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,607.57/801.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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