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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.48, 1,114.31 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.48, 1,114.31 and 453.44 is: 625.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.48 : 1,114.31 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.48/1,114.31 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.48x = 1,114.31 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.48x = 505,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,276.65/807.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.75

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