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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.34, 1,121.04 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.34, 1,121.04 and 458.28 is: 632.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.34 : 1,121.04 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.34/1,121.04 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.34x = 1,121.04 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.34x = 513,750.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,750.21/812.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.43

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