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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.87, 1,112.10 and 451.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.87, 1,112.10 and 451.83 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.87 : 1,112.10 = 451.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.87/1,112.10 = 451.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.87x = 1,112.10 × 451.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.87x = 502,480.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,480.14/805.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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