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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.99, 1,105.41 and 451.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.99, 1,105.41 and 451.70 is: 623.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.99 : 1,105.41 = 451.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.99/1,105.41 = 451.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.99x = 1,105.41 × 451.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.99x = 499,305.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,305.91/800.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.36

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