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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.88, 1,113.56 and 457.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.88, 1,113.56 and 457.60 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.88 : 1,113.56 = 457.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.88/1,113.56 = 457.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.88x = 1,113.56 × 457.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.88x = 509,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,565.06/806.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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