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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.36, 1,105.79 and 451.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.36, 1,105.79 and 451.98 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.36 : 1,105.79 = 451.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.36/1,105.79 = 451.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.36x = 1,105.79 × 451.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.36x = 499,792.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,792.70/801.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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