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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.04, 1,120.59 and 458

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.04, 1,120.59 and 458 is: 632.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.04 : 1,120.59 = 458 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.04/1,120.59 = 458/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.04x = 1,120.59 × 458
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.04x = 513,230.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,230.22/812.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.03

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