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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,111.39 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,111.39 and 451.27 is: 622.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,111.39 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,111.39 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,111.39 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 501,536.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,536.97/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.78

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