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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.69, 1,111.81 and 456.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.69, 1,111.81 and 456.31 is: 629.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.69 : 1,111.81 = 456.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.69/1,111.81 = 456.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.69x = 1,111.81 × 456.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.69x = 507,322.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,322.18/805.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.68

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