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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.42, 1,121.22 and 463.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.42, 1,121.22 and 463.16 is: 639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.42 : 1,121.22 = 463.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.42/1,121.22 = 463.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.42x = 1,121.22 × 463.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.42x = 519,304.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,304.26/812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.21

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