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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.64, 1,104.96 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.64, 1,104.96 and 451.32 is: 622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.64 : 1,104.96 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.64/1,104.96 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.64x = 1,104.96 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.64x = 498,690.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,690.55/800.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.86

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