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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.25, 1,104.35 and 450.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.25, 1,104.35 and 450.93 is: 622.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.25 : 1,104.35 = 450.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.25/1,104.35 = 450.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.25x = 1,104.35 × 450.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.25x = 497,984.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,984.55/800.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.29

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