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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,111.63 and 451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,111.63 and 451.44 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,111.63 = 451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,111.63 = 451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,111.63 × 451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 501,834.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,834.25/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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