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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.98, 1,112.26 and 451.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.98, 1,112.26 and 451.94 is: 623.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.98 : 1,112.26 = 451.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.98/1,112.26 = 451.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.98x = 1,112.26 × 451.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.98x = 502,674.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,674.78/805.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.68

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