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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.47, 1,114.31 and 458.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.47, 1,114.31 and 458.16 is: 632.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.47 : 1,114.31 = 458.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.47/1,114.31 = 458.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.47x = 1,114.31 × 458.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.47x = 510,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,526.66/807.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.26

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