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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.50, 1,104.70 and 451.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.50, 1,104.70 and 451.18 is: 622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.50 : 1,104.70 = 451.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.50/1,104.70 = 451.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.50x = 1,104.70 × 451.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.50x = 498,418.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,418.55/800.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.63

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