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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.86, 1,113.48 and 457.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.86, 1,113.48 and 457.55 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.86 : 1,113.48 = 457.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.86/1,113.48 = 457.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.86x = 1,113.48 × 457.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.86x = 509,464.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,464.92/806.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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