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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.35, 1,109.93 and 450.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.35, 1,109.93 and 450.26 is: 621.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.35 : 1,109.93 = 450.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.35/1,109.93 = 450.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.35x = 1,109.93 × 450.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.35x = 499,752.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,752.66/804.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.31

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