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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.44, 1,122.42 and 464.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.44, 1,122.42 and 464.08 is: 640.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.44 : 1,122.42 = 464.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.44/1,122.42 = 464.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.44x = 1,122.42 × 464.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.44x = 520,892.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,892.67/813.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.36

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