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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.32, 1,112.69 and 457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.32, 1,112.69 and 457.07 is: 630.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.32 : 1,112.69 = 457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.32/1,112.69 = 457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.32x = 1,112.69 × 457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.32x = 508,574.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,574.93/806.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.74

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