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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.54, 1,113.10 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.54, 1,113.10 and 457.26 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.54 : 1,113.10 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.54/1,113.10 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.54x = 1,113.10 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.54x = 508,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,976.11/806.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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