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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.41, 1,110.07 and 450.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.41, 1,110.07 and 450.32 is: 621.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.41 : 1,110.07 = 450.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.41/1,110.07 = 450.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.41x = 1,110.07 × 450.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.41x = 499,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,881.73/804.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.42

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