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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.43, 1,111.35 and 451.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.43, 1,111.35 and 451.37 is: 622.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.43 : 1,111.35 = 451.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.43/1,111.35 = 451.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.43x = 1,111.35 × 451.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.43x = 501,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,624.49/805.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.80

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