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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.35, 1,112.85 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.35, 1,112.85 and 457 is: 630.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.35 : 1,112.85 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.35/1,112.85 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.35x = 1,112.85 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.35x = 508,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,572.45/806.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.71

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