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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.24, 1,113.98 and 457.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.24, 1,113.98 and 457.91 is: 631.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.24 : 1,113.98 = 457.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.24/1,113.98 = 457.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.24x = 1,113.98 × 457.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.24x = 510,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,094.72/807.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.90

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