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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.04, 1,113.78 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.04, 1,113.78 and 457.75 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.04 : 1,113.78 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.04/1,113.78 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.04x = 1,113.78 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.04x = 509,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,832.80/807.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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