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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.48, 1,104.67 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.48, 1,104.67 and 451.17 is: 622.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.48 : 1,104.67 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.48/1,104.67 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.48x = 1,104.67 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.48x = 498,395.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,395.75/800.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.62

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