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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.68, 1,121.51 and 463.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.68, 1,121.51 and 463.39 is: 639.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.68 : 1,121.51 = 463.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.68/1,121.51 = 463.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.68x = 1,121.51 × 463.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.68x = 519,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,696.52/812.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.48

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