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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 456.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.04, 1,112.40 and 456.75 is: 630.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.04 : 1,112.40 = 456.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.04/1,112.40 = 456.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.04x = 1,112.40 × 456.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.04x = 508,088.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,088.70/806.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.35

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