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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.56, 1,206.45 and 458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.56, 1,206.45 and 458.23 is: 687.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.56 : 1,206.45 = 458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.56/1,206.45 = 458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.56x = 1,206.45 × 458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.56x = 552,828.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,828.57/804.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.12

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