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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.34, 1,114.13 and 458.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.34, 1,114.13 and 458.03 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.34 : 1,114.13 = 458.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.34/1,114.13 = 458.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.34x = 1,114.13 × 458.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.34x = 510,304.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,304.96/807.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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