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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.89, 1,110.72 and 450.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.89, 1,110.72 and 450.84 is: 622.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.89 : 1,110.72 = 450.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.89/1,110.72 = 450.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.89x = 1,110.72 × 450.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.89x = 500,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,757.00/804.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.15

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