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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.95, 1,114.97 and 458.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.95, 1,114.97 and 458.63 is: 632.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.95 : 1,114.97 = 458.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.95/1,114.97 = 458.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.95x = 1,114.97 × 458.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.95x = 511,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,350.82/807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.90

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