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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.18, 1,111.20 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.18, 1,111.20 and 455.88 is: 629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.18 : 1,111.20 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.18/1,111.20 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.18x = 1,111.20 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.18x = 506,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,573.86/805.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.14

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