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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.44, 1,119.82 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.44, 1,119.82 and 457.38 is: 631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.44 : 1,119.82 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.44/1,119.82 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.44x = 1,119.82 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.44x = 512,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,183.27/811.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.20

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