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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.17, 1,113.81 and 457.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.17, 1,113.81 and 457.79 is: 631.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.17 : 1,113.81 = 457.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.17/1,113.81 = 457.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.17x = 1,113.81 × 457.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.17x = 509,891.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,891.08/807.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.70

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