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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.37, 1,114.14 and 458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.37, 1,114.14 and 458.05 is: 632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.37 : 1,114.14 = 458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.37/1,114.14 = 458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.37x = 1,114.14 × 458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.37x = 510,331.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,331.83/807.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.09

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