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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.41, 1,112.95 and 452.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.41, 1,112.95 and 452.47 is: 624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.41 : 1,112.95 = 452.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.41/1,112.95 = 452.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.41x = 1,112.95 × 452.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.41x = 503,570.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,570.92/806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.46

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