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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.59, 1,114.49 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.59, 1,114.49 and 458.28 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.59 : 1,114.49 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.59/1,114.49 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.59x = 1,114.49 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.59x = 510,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,749.62/807.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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