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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.81, 1,111.76 and 451.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.81, 1,111.76 and 451.68 is: 623.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.81 : 1,111.76 = 451.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.81/1,111.76 = 451.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.81x = 1,111.76 × 451.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.81x = 502,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,154.72/805.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.17

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