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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.73, 1,112.67 and 474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.73, 1,112.67 and 474.81 is: 654.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.73 : 1,112.67 = 474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.73/1,112.67 = 474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.73x = 1,112.67 × 474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.73x = 528,306.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,306.84/806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.87

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