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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.15, 1,109.75 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.15, 1,109.75 and 450.06 is: 621.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.15 : 1,109.75 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.15/1,109.75 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.15x = 1,109.75 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.15x = 499,454.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,454.09/804.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.10

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