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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.90, 1,112.24 and 451.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.90, 1,112.24 and 451.84 is: 623.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.90 : 1,112.24 = 451.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.90/1,112.24 = 451.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.90x = 1,112.24 × 451.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.90x = 502,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,549.48/805.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.59

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