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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.67, 1,113.17 and 457.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.67, 1,113.17 and 457.47 is: 631.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.67 : 1,113.17 = 457.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.67/1,113.17 = 457.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.67x = 1,113.17 × 457.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.67x = 509,239.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,239.59/806.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.29

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