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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.91, 1,114.98 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.91, 1,114.98 and 458.61 is: 632.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.91 : 1,114.98 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.91/1,114.98 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.91x = 1,114.98 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.91x = 511,340.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,340.98/807.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.92

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