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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.68, 1,110.45 and 450.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.68, 1,110.45 and 450.61 is: 621.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.68 : 1,110.45 = 450.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.68/1,110.45 = 450.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.68x = 1,110.45 × 450.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.68x = 500,379.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,379.87/804.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.84

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