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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.73, 1,206.26 and 457.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.73, 1,206.26 and 457.33 is: 685.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.73 : 1,206.26 = 457.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.73/1,206.26 = 457.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.73x = 1,206.26 × 457.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.73x = 551,658.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,658.89/804.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.52

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