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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.31, 1,112.71 and 474.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.31, 1,112.71 and 474.95 is: 655.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.31 : 1,112.71 = 474.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.31/1,112.71 = 474.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.31x = 1,112.71 × 474.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.31x = 528,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,477.24/806.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.42

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