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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.96, 1,120.48 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.96, 1,120.48 and 462.63 is: 638.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.96 : 1,120.48 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.96/1,120.48 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.96x = 1,120.48 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.96x = 518,367.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,367.66/811.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.42

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