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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.12, 1,110.93 and 451.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.12, 1,110.93 and 451.02 is: 622.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.12 : 1,110.93 = 451.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.12/1,110.93 = 451.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.12x = 1,110.93 × 451.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.12x = 501,051.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,051.65/805.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.33

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