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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.29, 1,112.60 and 474.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.29, 1,112.60 and 474.59 is: 654.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.29 : 1,112.60 = 474.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.29/1,112.60 = 474.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.29x = 1,112.60 × 474.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.29x = 528,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,032.80/806.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.89

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