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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,203.20 and 450.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,203.20 and 450.25 is: 675.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,203.20 = 450.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,203.20 = 450.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,203.20 × 450.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 541,741.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,741.88/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.60

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