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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.81, 1,113.50 and 457.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.81, 1,113.50 and 457.43 is: 631.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.81 : 1,113.50 = 457.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.81/1,113.50 = 457.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.81x = 1,113.50 × 457.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.81x = 509,348.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,348.31/806.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.31

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