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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.74, 1,111.94 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.74, 1,111.94 and 456.44 is: 629.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.74 : 1,111.94 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.74/1,111.94 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.74x = 1,111.94 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.74x = 507,533.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,533.89/805.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.90

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