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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.33, 1,111.29 and 456.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.33, 1,111.29 and 456.07 is: 629.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.33 : 1,111.29 = 456.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.33/1,111.29 = 456.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.33x = 1,111.29 × 456.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.33x = 506,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,826.03/805.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.34

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