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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.06, 1,208.01 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.06, 1,208.01 and 459.50 is: 688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.06 : 1,208.01 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.06/1,208.01 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.06x = 1,208.01 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.06x = 555,080.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,080.60/806.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.63

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