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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.80, 1,105.11 and 451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.80, 1,105.11 and 451.48 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.80 : 1,105.11 = 451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.80/1,105.11 = 451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.80x = 1,105.11 × 451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.80x = 498,935.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,935.06/800.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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