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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,104.18 and 459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,104.18 and 459.40 is: 634.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,104.18 = 459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,104.18 = 459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,104.18 × 459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 507,260.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,260.29/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.01

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