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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.83, 1,120.46 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.83, 1,120.46 and 462.63 is: 638.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.83 : 1,120.46 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.83/1,120.46 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.83x = 1,120.46 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.83x = 518,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,356.10/811.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.50

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