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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.38, 1,114.20 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.38, 1,114.20 and 458.08 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.38 : 1,114.20 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.38/1,114.20 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.38x = 1,114.20 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.38x = 510,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,392.74/807.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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