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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.32, 1,105.76 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.32, 1,105.76 and 451.94 is: 623.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.32 : 1,105.76 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.32/1,105.76 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.32x = 1,105.76 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.32x = 499,732.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,732.78/801.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.64

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