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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,119.45 and 457.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,119.45 and 457.05 is: 630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,119.45 = 457.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,119.45 = 457.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,119.45 × 457.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 511,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,640.68/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.69

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