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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.89, 1,106.48 and 452.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.89, 1,106.48 and 452.51 is: 624.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.89 : 1,106.48 = 452.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.89/1,106.48 = 452.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.89x = 1,106.48 × 452.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.89x = 500,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,685.47/801.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.39

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