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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.10, 1,111.06 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.10, 1,111.06 and 451.01 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.10 : 1,111.06 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.10/1,111.06 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.10x = 1,111.06 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.10x = 501,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,099.17/805.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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