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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.34, 1,119.62 and 457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.34, 1,119.62 and 457.27 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.34 : 1,119.62 = 457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.34/1,119.62 = 457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.34x = 1,119.62 × 457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.34x = 511,968.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,968.64/811.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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