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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.42, 1,122.66 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.42, 1,122.66 and 464.31 is: 640.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.42 : 1,122.66 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.42/1,122.66 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.42x = 1,122.66 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.42x = 521,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,262.26/813.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.83

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