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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.69, 1,110.40 and 450.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.69, 1,110.40 and 450.58 is: 621.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.69 : 1,110.40 = 450.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.69/1,110.40 = 450.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.69x = 1,110.40 × 450.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.69x = 500,326.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,326.77/804.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.76

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