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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,201.12 and 449.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,201.12 and 449.78 is: 674.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,201.12 = 449.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,201.12 = 449.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,201.12 × 449.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 540,239.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,239.75/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.04

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