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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.60, 1,110.36 and 450.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.60, 1,110.36 and 450.51 is: 621.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.60 : 1,110.36 = 450.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.60/1,110.36 = 450.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.60x = 1,110.36 × 450.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.60x = 500,225.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,225.81/804.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.71

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