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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.12, 1,122.08 and 459.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.12, 1,122.08 and 459.06 is: 633.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.12 : 1,122.08 = 459.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.12/1,122.08 = 459.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.12x = 1,122.08 × 459.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.12x = 515,102.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,102.04/813.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.49

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