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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.48, 1,112.96 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.48, 1,112.96 and 457.18 is: 630.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.48 : 1,112.96 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.48/1,112.96 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.48x = 1,112.96 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.48x = 508,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,823.05/806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.92

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