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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.45, 1,200.45 and 415.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.45, 1,200.45 and 415.89 is: 622.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.45 : 1,200.45 = 415.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.45/1,200.45 = 415.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.45x = 1,200.45 × 415.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.45x = 499,255.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,255.15/801.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.94

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