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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.10, 1,112.34 and 456.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.10, 1,112.34 and 456.78 is: 630.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.10 : 1,112.34 = 456.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.10/1,112.34 = 456.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.10x = 1,112.34 × 456.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.10x = 508,094.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,094.67/806.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.31

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