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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.33, 1,200.93 and 454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.33, 1,200.93 and 454.44 is: 681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.33 : 1,200.93 = 454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.33/1,200.93 = 454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.33x = 1,200.93 × 454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.33x = 545,753.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,753.43/801.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.06

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