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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.44, 1,114.28 and 453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.44, 1,114.28 and 453.32 is: 625.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.44 : 1,114.28 = 453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.44/1,114.28 = 453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.44x = 1,114.28 × 453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.44x = 505,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,125.41/807.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.59

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