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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.54, 1,104.74 and 451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.54, 1,104.74 and 451.22 is: 622.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.54 : 1,104.74 = 451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.54/1,104.74 = 451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.54x = 1,104.74 × 451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.54x = 498,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,473.00/800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.67

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