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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.95, 1,113.38 and 457.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.95, 1,113.38 and 457.63 is: 631.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.95 : 1,113.38 = 457.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.95/1,113.38 = 457.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.95x = 1,113.38 × 457.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.95x = 509,513.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,513.80/806.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.41

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