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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,104.94 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,104.94 and 451.51 is: 622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,104.94 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,104.94 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,104.94 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 498,889.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,889.26/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.97

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