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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.75, 1,106.46 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.75, 1,106.46 and 452.46 is: 624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.75 : 1,106.46 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.75/1,106.46 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.75x = 1,106.46 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.75x = 500,628.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,628.89/801.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.42

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