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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.49, 1,112.84 and 452.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.49, 1,112.84 and 452.43 is: 624.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.49 : 1,112.84 = 452.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.49/1,112.84 = 452.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.49x = 1,112.84 × 452.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.49x = 503,482.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,482.20/806.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.29

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