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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.59, 1,111.92 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.59, 1,111.92 and 456.48 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.59 : 1,111.92 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.59/1,111.92 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.59x = 1,111.92 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.59x = 507,569.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,569.24/805.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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