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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.32, 1,122.50 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.32, 1,122.50 and 464 is: 640.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.32 : 1,122.50 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.32/1,122.50 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.32x = 1,122.50 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.32x = 520,840
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,840/813.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.39

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