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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.46, 1,113 and 457.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.46, 1,113 and 457.20 is: 630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.46 : 1,113 = 457.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.46/1,113 = 457.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.46x = 1,113 × 457.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.46x = 508,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,863.60/806.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.98

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