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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,119.21 and 457

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,119.21 and 457 is: 630.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,119.21 = 457 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,119.21 = 457/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,119.21 × 457
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 511,478.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,478.97/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.65

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