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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,120.68 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,120.68 and 480.50 is: 663.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,120.68 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,120.68 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,120.68 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 538,481.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,481.14/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.05

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