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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.34, 1,111.26 and 451.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.34, 1,111.26 and 451.28 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.34 : 1,111.26 = 451.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.34/1,111.26 = 451.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.34x = 1,111.26 × 451.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.34x = 501,489.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,489.41/805.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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