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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.63, 1,122.54 and 459.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.63, 1,122.54 and 459.51 is: 633.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.63 : 1,122.54 = 459.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.63/1,122.54 = 459.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.63x = 1,122.54 × 459.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.63x = 515,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,818.36/813.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.97

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