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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.72, 1,110.49 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.72, 1,110.49 and 450.66 is: 621.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.72 : 1,110.49 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.72/1,110.49 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.72x = 1,110.49 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.72x = 500,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,453.42/804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.90

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