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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,120.98 and 463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,120.98 and 463 is: 638.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,120.98 = 463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,120.98 = 463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,120.98 × 463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 519,013.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,013.74/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.91

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