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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.46, 1,114.37 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.46, 1,114.37 and 458.12 is: 632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.46 : 1,114.37 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.46/1,114.37 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.46x = 1,114.37 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.46x = 510,515.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,515.18/807.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.25

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