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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,111.16 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,111.16 and 451.25 is: 622.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,111.16 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,111.16 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,111.16 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 501,410.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,410.95/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.58

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