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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.95, 1,114.98 and 458.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.95, 1,114.98 and 458.66 is: 632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.95 : 1,114.98 = 458.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.95/1,114.98 = 458.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.95x = 1,114.98 × 458.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.95x = 511,391.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,391.15/807.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.95

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