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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,112.52 and 456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,112.52 and 456.82 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,112.52 = 456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,112.52 = 456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,112.52 × 456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 508,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,221.39/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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