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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.66, 1,113.06 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.66, 1,113.06 and 457.36 is: 631.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.66 : 1,113.06 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.66/1,113.06 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.66x = 1,113.06 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.66x = 509,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,069.12/806.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.08

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