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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.58, 1,104.81 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.58, 1,104.81 and 451.27 is: 622.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.58 : 1,104.81 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.58/1,104.81 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.58x = 1,104.81 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.58x = 498,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,571.11/800.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.76

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