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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,113.15 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,113.15 and 457.32 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,113.15 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,113.15 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,113.15 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 509,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,065.76/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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