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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.24, 1,120.68 and 462.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.24, 1,120.68 and 462.80 is: 638.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.24 : 1,120.68 = 462.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.24/1,120.68 = 462.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.24x = 1,120.68 × 462.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.24x = 518,650.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,650.70/812.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.54

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