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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,112.28 and 451.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,112.28 and 451.92 is: 623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,112.28 = 451.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,112.28 = 451.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,112.28 × 451.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 502,661.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,661.58/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.62

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