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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.50, 1,113 and 457.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.50, 1,113 and 457.18 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,113 = 457.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,113 = 457.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,113 × 457.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 508,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,841.34/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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