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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.91, 1,113.56 and 457.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.91, 1,113.56 and 457.59 is: 631.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.91 : 1,113.56 = 457.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.91/1,113.56 = 457.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.91x = 1,113.56 × 457.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.91x = 509,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,551.63/806.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.49

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