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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,104.12 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,104.12 and 450.76 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,104.12 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,104.12 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,104.12 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 497,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,693.13/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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