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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.09, 1,111.01 and 455.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.09, 1,111.01 and 455.77 is: 628.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.09 : 1,111.01 = 455.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.09/1,111.01 = 455.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.09x = 1,111.01 × 455.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.09x = 506,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,365.03/805.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.95

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