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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.13, 1,111.08 and 455.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.13, 1,111.08 and 455.82 is: 629.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.13 : 1,111.08 = 455.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.13/1,111.08 = 455.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.13x = 1,111.08 × 455.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.13x = 506,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,452.49/805.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.04

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