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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.96, 1,105.36 and 451.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.96, 1,105.36 and 451.76 is: 623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.96 : 1,105.36 = 451.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.96/1,105.36 = 451.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.96x = 1,105.36 × 451.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.96x = 499,357.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,357.43/800.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.45

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