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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,121.00 and 458.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,121.00 and 458.19 is: 632.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,121.00 = 458.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,121.00 = 458.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,121.00 × 458.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 513,628.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,628.70/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.29

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