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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.35, 1,104.42 and 451.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.35, 1,104.42 and 451.10 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.35 : 1,104.42 = 451.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.35/1,104.42 = 451.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.35x = 1,104.42 × 451.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.35x = 498,203.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,203.86/800.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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