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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.29, 1,111.31 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.29, 1,111.31 and 451.25 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.29 : 1,111.31 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.29/1,111.31 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.29x = 1,111.31 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.29x = 501,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,470.82/805.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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