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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.21, 1,111.17 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.21, 1,111.17 and 455.92 is: 629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.21 : 1,111.17 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.21/1,111.17 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.21x = 1,111.17 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.21x = 506,604.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,604.63/805.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.16

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