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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,106.00 and 452.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,106.00 and 452.15 is: 623.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,106.00 = 452.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,106.00 = 452.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,106.00 × 452.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 500,075.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,075.95/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.96

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