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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.62, 1,110.32 and 450.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.62, 1,110.32 and 450.48 is: 621.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.62 : 1,110.32 = 450.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.62/1,110.32 = 450.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.62x = 1,110.32 × 450.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.62x = 500,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,178.08/804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.63

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