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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.66, 1,104.91 and 451.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.66, 1,104.91 and 451.35 is: 622.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.66 : 1,104.91 = 451.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.66/1,104.91 = 451.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.66x = 1,104.91 × 451.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.66x = 498,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,698.87/800.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.86

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