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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.24, 1,111.21 and 455.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.24, 1,111.21 and 455.91 is: 629.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.24 : 1,111.21 = 455.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.24/1,111.21 = 455.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.24x = 1,111.21 × 455.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.24x = 506,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,611.75/805.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.14

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