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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,112.60 and 474.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,112.60 and 474.66 is: 654.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,112.60 = 474.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,112.60 = 474.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,112.60 × 474.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 528,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,107.90/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.85

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