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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,114.68 and 458.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,114.68 and 458.48 is: 632.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,114.68 = 458.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,114.68 = 458.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,114.68 × 458.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 511,058.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,058.49/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.82

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