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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.46, 1,121.17 and 463.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.46, 1,121.17 and 463.13 is: 639.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.46 : 1,121.17 = 463.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.46/1,121.17 = 463.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.46x = 1,121.17 × 463.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.46x = 519,247.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,247.46/812.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.11

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