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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,104.13 and 450.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,104.13 and 450.73 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,104.13 = 450.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,104.13 = 450.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,104.13 × 450.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 497,664.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,664.51/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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