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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.85, 1,113.65 and 457.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.85, 1,113.65 and 457.74 is: 631.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.85 : 1,113.65 = 457.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.85/1,113.65 = 457.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.85x = 1,113.65 × 457.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.85x = 509,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,762.15/806.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.79

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