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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.03, 1,104.04 and 450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.03, 1,104.04 and 450.72 is: 621.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.03 : 1,104.04 = 450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.03/1,104.04 = 450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.03x = 1,104.04 × 450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.03x = 497,612.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,612.91/800.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.99

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