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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.76, 1,114.74 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.76, 1,114.74 and 458.56 is: 632.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.76 : 1,114.74 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.76/1,114.74 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.76x = 1,114.74 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.76x = 511,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,175.17/807.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.83

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