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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.87, 1,110.78 and 450.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.87, 1,110.78 and 450.90 is: 622.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.87 : 1,110.78 = 450.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.87/1,110.78 = 450.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.87x = 1,110.78 × 450.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.87x = 500,850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,850.70/804.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.28

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