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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.33, 1,121.04 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.33, 1,121.04 and 458.24 is: 632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.33 : 1,121.04 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.33/1,121.04 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.33x = 1,121.04 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.33x = 513,703.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,703.08/812.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.39

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