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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.46, 1,111.47 and 451.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.46, 1,111.47 and 451.33 is: 622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.46 : 1,111.47 = 451.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.46/1,111.47 = 451.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.46x = 1,111.47 × 451.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.46x = 501,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,635.28/805.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.79

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