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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.62, 1,122.80 and 464.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.62, 1,122.80 and 464.31 is: 640.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.62 : 1,122.80 = 464.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.62/1,122.80 = 464.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.62x = 1,122.80 × 464.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.62x = 521,324.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,324.95/813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.75

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