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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.49, 1,106.05 and 452.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.49, 1,106.05 and 452.17 is: 623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.49 : 1,106.05 = 452.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.49/1,106.05 = 452.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.49x = 1,106.05 × 452.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.49x = 500,122.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,122.63/801.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.99

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