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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,104.09 and 445.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,104.09 and 445.99 is: 615.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,104.09 = 445.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,104.09 = 445.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,104.09 × 445.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 492,413.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,413.10/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.45

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