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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.16, 1,122.17 and 481.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.16, 1,122.17 and 481.46 is: 664.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.16 : 1,122.17 = 481.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.16/1,122.17 = 481.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.16x = 1,122.17 × 481.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.16x = 540,283.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,283.98/813.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.43

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