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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.34, 1,104.38 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.34, 1,104.38 and 451.08 is: 622.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.34 : 1,104.38 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.34/1,104.38 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.34x = 1,104.38 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.34x = 498,163.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,163.73/800.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.44

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