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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.35, 1,119.66 and 462.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.35, 1,119.66 and 462.03 is: 637.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.35 : 1,119.66 = 462.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.35/1,119.66 = 462.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.35x = 1,119.66 × 462.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.35x = 517,314.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,314.20/811.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.60

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