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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,111.37 and 456

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,111.37 and 456 is: 629.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,111.37 = 456 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,111.37 = 456/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,111.37 × 456
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 506,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,782.44/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.29

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