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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.08, 1,199.80 and 458.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.08, 1,199.80 and 458.32 is: 687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.08 : 1,199.80 = 458.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.08/1,199.80 = 458.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.08x = 1,199.80 × 458.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.08x = 549,892.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,892.34/800.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.30

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