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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.64, 1,113.18 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.64, 1,113.18 and 457.36 is: 631.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.64 : 1,113.18 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.64/1,113.18 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.64x = 1,113.18 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.64x = 509,124.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,124.00/806.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.17

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