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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.64, 1,119.83 and 479.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.64, 1,119.83 and 479.94 is: 662.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.64 : 1,119.83 = 479.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.64/1,119.83 = 479.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.64x = 1,119.83 × 479.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.64x = 537,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,450.91/811.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.18

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