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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.44, 1,104.64 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.44, 1,104.64 and 451.13 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.44 : 1,104.64 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.44/1,104.64 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.44x = 1,104.64 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.44x = 498,329.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,329.59/800.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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