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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.78, 1,114.67 and 453.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.78, 1,114.67 and 453.67 is: 626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.78 : 1,114.67 = 453.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.78/1,114.67 = 453.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.78x = 1,114.67 × 453.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.78x = 505,692.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,692.34/807.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.03

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