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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.01, 1,112.30 and 456.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.01, 1,112.30 and 456.63 is: 630.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.01 : 1,112.30 = 456.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.01/1,112.30 = 456.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.01x = 1,112.30 × 456.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.01x = 507,909.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,909.55/806.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.15

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