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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.04, 1,121.86 and 463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.04, 1,121.86 and 463.66 is: 639.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.04 : 1,121.86 = 463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.04/1,121.86 = 463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.04x = 1,121.86 × 463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.04x = 520,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,161.61/813.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.77

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