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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.49, 1,111.57 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.49, 1,111.57 and 451.39 is: 622.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.49 : 1,111.57 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.49/1,111.57 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.49x = 1,111.57 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.49x = 501,747.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,747.67/805.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.91

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