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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,105.67 and 451.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,105.67 and 451.88 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,105.67 = 451.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,105.67 = 451.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,105.67 × 451.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 499,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,625.76/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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