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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.47, 1,106.23 and 452.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.47, 1,106.23 and 452.36 is: 624.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.47 : 1,106.23 = 452.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.47/1,106.23 = 452.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.47x = 1,106.23 × 452.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.47x = 500,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,414.20/801.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.37

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