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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.17, 1,119.39 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.17, 1,119.39 and 457.14 is: 630.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.17 : 1,119.39 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.17/1,119.39 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.17x = 1,119.39 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.17x = 511,717.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,717.94/811.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.84

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