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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,112.49 and 474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,112.49 and 474.58 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,112.49 = 474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,112.49 = 474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,112.49 × 474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 527,966.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,966.93/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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