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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.47, 1,110.11 and 450.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.47, 1,110.11 and 450.36 is: 621.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.47 : 1,110.11 = 450.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.47/1,110.11 = 450.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.47x = 1,110.11 × 450.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.47x = 499,946.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,946.89/804.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.47

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