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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.02, 1,112.10 and 456.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.02, 1,112.10 and 456.70 is: 630.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.02 : 1,112.10 = 456.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.02/1,112.10 = 456.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.02x = 1,112.10 × 456.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.02x = 507,896.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,896.07/806.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.13

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