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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.84, 1,113.54 and 457.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.84, 1,113.54 and 457.64 is: 631.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.84 : 1,113.54 = 457.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.84/1,113.54 = 457.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.84x = 1,113.54 × 457.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.84x = 509,600.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,600.45/806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.60

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