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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.77, 1,106.45 and 452.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.77, 1,106.45 and 452.46 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.77 : 1,106.45 = 452.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.77/1,106.45 = 452.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.77x = 1,106.45 × 452.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.77x = 500,616.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,616.57/801.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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