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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.98, 1,113.51 and 457.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.98, 1,113.51 and 457.54 is: 631.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.98 : 1,113.51 = 457.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.98/1,113.51 = 457.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.98x = 1,113.51 × 457.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.98x = 509,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,475.37/806.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.34

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