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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,111.28 and 455.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,111.28 and 455.94 is: 629.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,111.28 = 455.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,111.28 = 455.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,111.28 × 455.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 506,674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,674.72/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.19

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