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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.18, 1,113.87 and 457.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.18, 1,113.87 and 457.86 is: 631.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.18 : 1,113.87 = 457.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.18/1,113.87 = 457.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.18x = 1,113.87 × 457.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.18x = 509,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,996.52/807.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.83

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