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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,111.19 and 451.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,111.19 and 451.15 is: 622.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,111.19 = 451.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,111.19 = 451.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,111.19 × 451.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 501,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,308.33/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.53

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