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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.48, 1,110.17 and 450.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.48, 1,110.17 and 450.41 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.48 : 1,110.17 = 450.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.48/1,110.17 = 450.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.48x = 1,110.17 × 450.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.48x = 500,031.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,031.67/804.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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