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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.20, 1,104.25 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.20, 1,104.25 and 450.88 is: 622.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.20 : 1,104.25 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.20/1,104.25 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.20x = 1,104.25 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.20x = 497,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,884.24/800.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.20

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