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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.58, 1,111.59 and 451.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.58, 1,111.59 and 451.51 is: 623.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.58 : 1,111.59 = 451.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.58/1,111.59 = 451.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.58x = 1,111.59 × 451.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.58x = 501,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,891.22/805.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.02

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