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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,109.87 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,109.87 and 450.17 is: 621.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,109.87 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,109.87 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,109.87 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 499,627.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,627.93/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.15

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