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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.37, 1,110.03 and 450.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.37, 1,110.03 and 450.33 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.37 : 1,110.03 = 450.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.37/1,110.03 = 450.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.37x = 1,110.03 × 450.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.37x = 499,879.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,879.81/804.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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