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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,111.16 and 451.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,111.16 and 451.13 is: 622.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,111.16 = 451.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,111.16 = 451.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,111.16 × 451.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 501,277.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,277.61/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.57

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