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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.24, 1,104.08 and 450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.24, 1,104.08 and 450.88 is: 622.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.24 : 1,104.08 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.24/1,104.08 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.24x = 1,104.08 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.24x = 497,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,807.59/800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.07

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