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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.16, 1,111.16 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.16, 1,111.16 and 451.07 is: 622.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.16 : 1,111.16 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.16/1,111.16 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.16x = 1,111.16 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.16x = 501,214.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,214.85/805.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.51

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