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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.35, 1,111.41 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.35, 1,111.41 and 451.26 is: 622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.35 : 1,111.41 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.35/1,111.41 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.35x = 1,111.41 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.35x = 501,534.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,534.88/805.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.75

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