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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.59, 1,201.46 and 455.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.59, 1,201.46 and 455.18 is: 682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.59 : 1,201.46 = 455.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.59/1,201.46 = 455.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.59x = 1,201.46 × 455.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.59x = 546,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,872.28/801.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.24

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