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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.12, 1,111.07 and 451.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.12, 1,111.07 and 451.04 is: 622.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.12 : 1,111.07 = 451.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.12/1,111.07 = 451.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.12x = 1,111.07 × 451.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.12x = 501,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,132.59/805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.43

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