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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.30, 1,104.44 and 450.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.30, 1,104.44 and 450.99 is: 622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.30 : 1,104.44 = 450.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.30/1,104.44 = 450.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.30x = 1,104.44 × 450.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.30x = 498,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,089.14/800.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.38

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