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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.29, 1,109.85 and 450.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.29, 1,109.85 and 450.19 is: 621.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.29 : 1,109.85 = 450.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.29/1,109.85 = 450.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.29x = 1,109.85 × 450.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.29x = 499,637.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,637.82/804.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.22

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