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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.14, 1,111.08 and 451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.14, 1,111.08 and 451.08 is: 622.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.14 : 1,111.08 = 451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.14/1,111.08 = 451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.14x = 1,111.08 × 451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.14x = 501,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,185.97/805.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.48

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