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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.97, 1,110.81 and 450.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.97, 1,110.81 and 450.87 is: 622.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.97 : 1,110.81 = 450.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.97/1,110.81 = 450.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.97x = 1,110.81 × 450.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.97x = 500,830.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,830.90/804.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.17

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