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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.04, 1,119.27 and 457.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.04, 1,119.27 and 457.11 is: 630.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.04 : 1,119.27 = 457.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.04/1,119.27 = 457.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.04x = 1,119.27 × 457.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.04x = 511,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,627.85/811.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.83

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