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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,109.68 and 450.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,109.68 and 450.11 is: 621.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,109.68 = 450.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,109.68 = 450.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,109.68 × 450.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 499,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,478.06/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.13

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