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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.46, 1,119.83 and 457.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.46, 1,119.83 and 457.38 is: 631.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.46 : 1,119.83 = 457.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.46/1,119.83 = 457.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.46x = 1,119.83 × 457.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.46x = 512,188.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,188.13/811.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.20

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