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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,112.54 and 456.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,112.54 and 456.91 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,112.54 = 456.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,112.54 = 456.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,112.54 × 456.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 508,325.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,325.59/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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