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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.43, 1,119.36 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.43, 1,119.36 and 479.28 is: 661.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.43 : 1,119.36 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.43/1,119.36 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.43x = 1,119.36 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.43x = 536,484.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,484.76/811.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.16

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