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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.35, 1,122.38 and 459.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.35, 1,122.38 and 459.27 is: 633.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.35 : 1,122.38 = 459.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.35/1,122.38 = 459.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.35x = 1,122.38 × 459.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.35x = 515,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,473.17/813.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.77

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