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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.86, 1,110.71 and 450.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.86, 1,110.71 and 450.81 is: 622.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.86 : 1,110.71 = 450.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.86/1,110.71 = 450.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.86x = 1,110.71 × 450.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.86x = 500,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,719.18/804.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.12

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