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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804.96, 1,206.42 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804.96, 1,206.42 and 458.46 is: 687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804.96 : 1,206.42 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804.96/1,206.42 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804.96x = 1,206.42 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804.96x = 553,095.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,095.31/804.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.11

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