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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,113.78 and 453.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,113.78 and 453.15 is: 625.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,113.78 = 453.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,113.78 = 453.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,113.78 × 453.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 504,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,709.41/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.21

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