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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.39, 1,111.38 and 451.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.39, 1,111.38 and 451.27 is: 622.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.39 : 1,111.38 = 451.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.39/1,111.38 = 451.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.39x = 1,111.38 × 451.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.39x = 501,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,532.45/805.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.72

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