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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.40, 1,112.85 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.40, 1,112.85 and 457.11 is: 630.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.40 : 1,112.85 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.40/1,112.85 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.40x = 1,112.85 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.40x = 508,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,694.86/806.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.82

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