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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.47, 1,112.88 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.47, 1,112.88 and 457.14 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.47 : 1,112.88 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.47/1,112.88 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.47x = 1,112.88 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.47x = 508,741.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,741.96/806.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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