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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.61, 1,113.03 and 457.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.61, 1,113.03 and 457.23 is: 630.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.61 : 1,113.03 = 457.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.61/1,113.03 = 457.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.61x = 1,113.03 × 457.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.61x = 508,910.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,910.71/806.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.93

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