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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.45, 1,106 and 452.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.45, 1,106 and 452.14 is: 623.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.45 : 1,106 = 452.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.45/1,106 = 452.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.45x = 1,106 × 452.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.45x = 500,066.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,066.84/801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.95

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