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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.61, 1,106.22 and 452.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.61, 1,106.22 and 452.30 is: 624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.61 : 1,106.22 = 452.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.61/1,106.22 = 452.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.61x = 1,106.22 × 452.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.61x = 500,337.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,337.77/801.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.17

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