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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.40, 1,104.60 and 451.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.40, 1,104.60 and 451.20 is: 622.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.40 : 1,104.60 = 451.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.40/1,104.60 = 451.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.40x = 1,104.60 × 451.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.40x = 498,395.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,395.52/800.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.68

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