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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.73, 1,113.30 and 457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.73, 1,113.30 and 457.43 is: 631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.73 : 1,113.30 = 457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.73/1,113.30 = 457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.73x = 1,113.30 × 457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.73x = 509,251.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,251.25/806.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.25

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