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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.27, 1,114.11 and 457.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.27, 1,114.11 and 457.98 is: 632.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.27 : 1,114.11 = 457.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.27/1,114.11 = 457.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.27x = 1,114.11 × 457.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.27x = 510,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,240.10/807.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.06

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