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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.01, 1,120.44 and 462.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.01, 1,120.44 and 462.63 is: 638.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.01 : 1,120.44 = 462.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.01/1,120.44 = 462.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.01x = 1,120.44 × 462.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.01x = 518,349.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,349.16/812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.35

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