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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,113.14 and 457.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,113.14 and 457.31 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,113.14 = 457.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,113.14 = 457.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,113.14 × 457.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 509,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,053.98/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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