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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.38, 1,112.81 and 457.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.38, 1,112.81 and 457.07 is: 630.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.38 : 1,112.81 = 457.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.38/1,112.81 = 457.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.38x = 1,112.81 × 457.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.38x = 508,624.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,624.22/806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.75

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