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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.41, 1,112.70 and 452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.41, 1,112.70 and 452.39 is: 624.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.41 : 1,112.70 = 452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.41/1,112.70 = 452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.41x = 1,112.70 × 452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.41x = 503,374.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,374.35/806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.22

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