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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.49, 1,114.39 and 453.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.49, 1,114.39 and 453.44 is: 625.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.49 : 1,114.39 = 453.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.49/1,114.39 = 453.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.49x = 1,114.39 × 453.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.49x = 505,309.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,309.00/807.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.78

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