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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.66, 1,121.46 and 463.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.66, 1,121.46 and 463.34 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.66 : 1,121.46 = 463.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.66/1,121.46 = 463.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.66x = 1,121.46 × 463.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.66x = 519,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,617.28/812.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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