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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.45, 1,110.21 and 450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.45, 1,110.21 and 450.45 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.45 : 1,110.21 = 450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.45/1,110.21 = 450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.45x = 1,110.21 × 450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.45x = 500,094.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,094.09/804.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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