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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.82, 1,105.01 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.82, 1,105.01 and 451.44 is: 622.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.82 : 1,105.01 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.82/1,105.01 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.82x = 1,105.01 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.82x = 498,845.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,845.71/800.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.92

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