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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.01, 1,104.03 and 450.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.01, 1,104.03 and 450.63 is: 621.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.01 : 1,104.03 = 450.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.01/1,104.03 = 450.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.01x = 1,104.03 × 450.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.01x = 497,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,509.04/800.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.88

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