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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.35, 1,114.08 and 453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.35, 1,114.08 and 453.20 is: 625.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.35 : 1,114.08 = 453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.35/1,114.08 = 453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.35x = 1,114.08 × 453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.35x = 504,895.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,895.49/807.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.38

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