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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.36, 1,122.30 and 463.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.36, 1,122.30 and 463.98 is: 640.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.36 : 1,122.30 = 463.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.36/1,122.30 = 463.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.36x = 1,122.30 × 463.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.36x = 520,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,724.75/813.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.21

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