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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,105.88 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,105.88 and 452.08 is: 623.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,105.88 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,105.88 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,105.88 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 499,946.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,946.23/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.81

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