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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.02, 1,104.06 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.02, 1,104.06 and 450.73 is: 622.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.02 : 1,104.06 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.02/1,104.06 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.02x = 1,104.06 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.02x = 497,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,632.96/800.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.03

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