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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.41, 1,112.85 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.41, 1,112.85 and 457.09 is: 630.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.41 : 1,112.85 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.41/1,112.85 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.41x = 1,112.85 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.41x = 508,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,672.61/806.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.79

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