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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.38, 1,122.38 and 464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.38, 1,122.38 and 464 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.38 : 1,122.38 = 464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.38/1,122.38 = 464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.38x = 1,122.38 × 464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.38x = 520,784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,784.32/813.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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