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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.89, 1,112.15 and 451.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.89, 1,112.15 and 451.82 is: 623.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.89 : 1,112.15 = 451.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.89/1,112.15 = 451.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.89x = 1,112.15 × 451.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.89x = 502,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,495.52/805.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.53

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