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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.28, 1,111.31 and 455.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.28, 1,111.31 and 455.97 is: 629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.28 : 1,111.31 = 455.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.28/1,111.31 = 455.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.28x = 1,111.31 × 455.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.28x = 506,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,725.16/805.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.25

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