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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.08, 1,120.38 and 462.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.08, 1,120.38 and 462.58 is: 638.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.08 : 1,120.38 = 462.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.08/1,120.38 = 462.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.08x = 1,120.38 × 462.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.08x = 518,265.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,265.38/812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.19

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