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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.70, 1,113.30 and 457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.70, 1,113.30 and 457.44 is: 631.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.70 : 1,113.30 = 457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.70/1,113.30 = 457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.70x = 1,113.30 × 457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.70x = 509,267.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,267.95/806.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.30

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