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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.51, 1,122.12 and 481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.51, 1,122.12 and 481.68 is: 664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.51 : 1,122.12 = 481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.51/1,122.12 = 481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.51x = 1,122.12 × 481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.51x = 540,502.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,502.76/813.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.41

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