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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.50, 1,113.02 and 457.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.50, 1,113.02 and 457.19 is: 630.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.50 : 1,113.02 = 457.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.50/1,113.02 = 457.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.50x = 1,113.02 × 457.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.50x = 508,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,861.61/806.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.95

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