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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.08, 1,122.18 and 481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.08, 1,122.18 and 481.44 is: 664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.08 : 1,122.18 = 481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.08/1,122.18 = 481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.08x = 1,122.18 × 481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.08x = 540,262.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,262.34/813.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.46

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