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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.98, 1,112.13 and 456.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.98, 1,112.13 and 456.54 is: 629.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.98 : 1,112.13 = 456.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.98/1,112.13 = 456.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.98x = 1,112.13 × 456.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.98x = 507,731.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,731.83/805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.96

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