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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.63, 1,114.53 and 453.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.63, 1,114.53 and 453.54 is: 625.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.63 : 1,114.53 = 453.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.63/1,114.53 = 453.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.63x = 1,114.53 × 453.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.63x = 505,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,483.94/807.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.89

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