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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.38, 1,111.42 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.38, 1,111.42 and 451.32 is: 622.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.38 : 1,111.42 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.38/1,111.42 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.38x = 1,111.42 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.38x = 501,606.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,606.07/805.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.82

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