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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.36, 1,112.88 and 457.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.36, 1,112.88 and 457.16 is: 630.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.36 : 1,112.88 = 457.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.36/1,112.88 = 457.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.36x = 1,112.88 × 457.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.36x = 508,764.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,764.22/806.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.94

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