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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.84, 1,112.14 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.84, 1,112.14 and 456.50 is: 630.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.84 : 1,112.14 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.84/1,112.14 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.84x = 1,112.14 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.84x = 507,691.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,691.91/805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.02

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