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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.44, 1,106.02 and 452.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.44, 1,106.02 and 452.13 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.44 : 1,106.02 = 452.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.44/1,106.02 = 452.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.44x = 1,106.02 × 452.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.44x = 500,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,064.82/801.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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