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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.32, 1,114.01 and 457.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.32, 1,114.01 and 457.94 is: 631.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.32 : 1,114.01 = 457.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.32/1,114.01 = 457.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.32x = 1,114.01 × 457.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.32x = 510,149.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,149.74/807.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.91

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