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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.12, 1,120.67 and 458.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.12, 1,120.67 and 458.05 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.12 : 1,120.67 = 458.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.12/1,120.67 = 458.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.12x = 1,120.67 × 458.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.12x = 513,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,322.89/812.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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