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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,121.16 and 463.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,121.16 and 463.14 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,121.16 = 463.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,121.16 = 463.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,121.16 × 463.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 519,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,254.04/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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