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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.60, 1,112.64 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.60, 1,112.64 and 457.22 is: 630.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.60 : 1,112.64 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.60/1,112.64 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.60x = 1,112.64 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.60x = 508,721.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,721.26/806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.70

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