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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.64, 1,106.28 and 452.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.64, 1,106.28 and 452.33 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.64 : 1,106.28 = 452.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.64/1,106.28 = 452.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.64x = 1,106.28 × 452.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.64x = 500,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,402.25/801.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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