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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.18, 1,120.70 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.18, 1,120.70 and 458.07 is: 632.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.18 : 1,120.70 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.18/1,120.70 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.18x = 1,120.70 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.18x = 513,360.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,360.19/812.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.08

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