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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.35, 1,121 and 458.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.35, 1,121 and 458.28 is: 632.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.35 : 1,121 = 458.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.35/1,121 = 458.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.35x = 1,121 × 458.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.35x = 513,731.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,731.88/812.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.40

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