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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.19, 1,206.47 and 457.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.19, 1,206.47 and 457.69 is: 686.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.19 : 1,206.47 = 457.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.19/1,206.47 = 457.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.19x = 1,206.47 × 457.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.19x = 552,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,189.25/804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.64

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