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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.62, 1,114.46 and 453.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.62, 1,114.46 and 453.48 is: 625.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.62 : 1,114.46 = 453.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.62/1,114.46 = 453.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.62x = 1,114.46 × 453.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.62x = 505,383.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,383.05/807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.77

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