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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.36, 1,109.90 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.36, 1,109.90 and 450.30 is: 621.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.36 : 1,109.90 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.36/1,109.90 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.36x = 1,109.90 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.36x = 499,787.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,787.97/804.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.35

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