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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,105.68 and 451.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,105.68 and 451.89 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,105.68 = 451.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,105.68 = 451.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,105.68 × 451.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 499,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,645.74/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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