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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.88, 1,111.85 and 451.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.88, 1,111.85 and 451.75 is: 623.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.88 : 1,111.85 = 451.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.88/1,111.85 = 451.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.88x = 1,111.85 × 451.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.88x = 502,278.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,278.24/805.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.27

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