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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.71, 1,114.50 and 458.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.71, 1,114.50 and 458.33 is: 632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.71 : 1,114.50 = 458.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.71/1,114.50 = 458.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.71x = 1,114.50 × 458.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.71x = 510,803.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,803.21/807.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.41

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