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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.05, 1,119.06 and 461.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.05, 1,119.06 and 461.67 is: 637.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.05 : 1,119.06 = 461.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.05/1,119.06 = 461.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.05x = 1,119.06 × 461.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.05x = 516,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,636.43/811.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.00

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