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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.04, 1,104.14 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.04, 1,104.14 and 450.66 is: 621.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.04 : 1,104.14 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.04/1,104.14 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.04x = 1,104.14 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.04x = 497,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,591.73/800.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.96

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