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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.25, 1,110.98 and 451.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.25, 1,110.98 and 451.12 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.25 : 1,110.98 = 451.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.25/1,110.98 = 451.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.25x = 1,110.98 × 451.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.25x = 501,179.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,179.74/805.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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