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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.28, 1,122.18 and 463.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.28, 1,122.18 and 463.96 is: 640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.28 : 1,122.18 = 463.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.28/1,122.18 = 463.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.28x = 1,122.18 × 463.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.28x = 520,646.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,646.63/813.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.18

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