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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.52, 1,112.85 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.52, 1,112.85 and 457.22 is: 630.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.52 : 1,112.85 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.52/1,112.85 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.52x = 1,112.85 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.52x = 508,811.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,811.71/806.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.87

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