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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.37, 1,114.04 and 453.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.37, 1,114.04 and 453.31 is: 625.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.37 : 1,114.04 = 453.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.37/1,114.04 = 453.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.37x = 1,114.04 × 453.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.37x = 504,997.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,997.64/807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.49

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