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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,112.86 and 474.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,112.86 and 474.99 is: 655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,112.86 = 474.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,112.86 = 474.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,112.86 × 474.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 528,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,598.26/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.46

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