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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.50, 1,112.97 and 457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.50, 1,112.97 and 457.21 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,112.97 = 457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,112.97 = 457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,112.97 × 457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 508,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,861.01/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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