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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,104.93 and 451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,104.93 and 451.38 is: 622.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,104.93 = 451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,104.93 = 451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,104.93 × 451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 498,743.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,743.30/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.93

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