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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 807.98, 1,114.93 and 453.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 807.98, 1,114.93 and 453.85 is: 626.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    807.98 : 1,114.93 = 453.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    807.98/1,114.93 = 453.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    807.98x = 1,114.93 × 453.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    807.98x = 506,007.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,007.06/807.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.27

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