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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.21, 1,112.60 and 456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.21, 1,112.60 and 456.88 is: 630.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.21 : 1,112.60 = 456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.21/1,112.60 = 456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.21x = 1,112.60 × 456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.21x = 508,324.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,324.69/806.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.51

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