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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.19, 1,119.59 and 457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.19, 1,119.59 and 457.28 is: 631.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.19 : 1,119.59 = 457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.19/1,119.59 = 457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.19x = 1,119.59 × 457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.19x = 511,958.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,958.23/811.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.12

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