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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.44, 1,210.38 and 460.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.44, 1,210.38 and 460.47 is: 691.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.44 : 1,210.38 = 460.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.44/1,210.38 = 460.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.44x = 1,210.38 × 460.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.44x = 557,343.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,343.68/806.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.12

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