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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.11, 1,112.34 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.11, 1,112.34 and 456.73 is: 630.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.11 : 1,112.34 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.11/1,112.34 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.11x = 1,112.34 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.11x = 508,039.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,039.05/806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.24

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