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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.16, 1,104.18 and 450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.16, 1,104.18 and 450.78 is: 622.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.16 : 1,104.18 = 450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.16/1,104.18 = 450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.16x = 1,104.18 × 450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.16x = 497,742.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,742.26/800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.05

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