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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.63, 1,113.21 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.63, 1,113.21 and 457.38 is: 631.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.63 : 1,113.21 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.63/1,113.21 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.63x = 1,113.21 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.63x = 509,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,159.99/806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.22

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