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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.81, 1,202.88 and 455.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.81, 1,202.88 and 455.64 is: 683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.81 : 1,202.88 = 455.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.81/1,202.88 = 455.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.81x = 1,202.88 × 455.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.81x = 548,080.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,080.24/801.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.55

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