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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.22, 1,105.67 and 451.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.22, 1,105.67 and 451.90 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.22 : 1,105.67 = 451.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.22/1,105.67 = 451.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.22x = 1,105.67 × 451.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.22x = 499,652.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,652.27/801.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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