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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,112.78 and 457.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,112.78 and 457.04 is: 630.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,112.78 = 457.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,112.78 = 457.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,112.78 × 457.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 508,588.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,588.90/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.73

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