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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.66, 1,114.52 and 453.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.66, 1,114.52 and 453.62 is: 625.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.66 : 1,114.52 = 453.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.66/1,114.52 = 453.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.66x = 1,114.52 × 453.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.66x = 505,568.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,568.56/807.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.97

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