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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.92, 1,112.22 and 456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.92, 1,112.22 and 456.63 is: 630.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.92 : 1,112.22 = 456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.92/1,112.22 = 456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.92x = 1,112.22 × 456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.92x = 507,873.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,873.02/805.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.18

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