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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.69, 1,113.18 and 457.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.69, 1,113.18 and 457.40 is: 631.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.69 : 1,113.18 = 457.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.69/1,113.18 = 457.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.69x = 1,113.18 × 457.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.69x = 509,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,168.53/806.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.18

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