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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.58, 1,113 and 457.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.58, 1,113 and 457.26 is: 630.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.58 : 1,113 = 457.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.58/1,113 = 457.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.58x = 1,113 × 457.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.58x = 508,930.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,930.38/806.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.97

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