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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.31, 1,104.44 and 451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.31, 1,104.44 and 451 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.31 : 1,104.44 = 451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.31/1,104.44 = 451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.31x = 1,104.44 × 451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.31x = 498,102.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,102.44/800.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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