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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.21, 1,109.83 and 450.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.21, 1,109.83 and 450.13 is: 621.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.21 : 1,109.83 = 450.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.21/1,109.83 = 450.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.21x = 1,109.83 × 450.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.21x = 499,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,566.13/804.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.19

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