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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.24, 1,119.22 and 457.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.24, 1,119.22 and 457.09 is: 630.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.24 : 1,119.22 = 457.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.24/1,119.22 = 457.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.24x = 1,119.22 × 457.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.24x = 511,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,584.27/811.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.62

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