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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811, 1,119.15 and 456.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811, 1,119.15 and 456.98 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811 : 1,119.15 = 456.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811/1,119.15 = 456.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811x = 1,119.15 × 456.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811x = 511,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,429.17/811
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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