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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.65, 1,122.72 and 464.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.65, 1,122.72 and 464.33 is: 640.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.65 : 1,122.72 = 464.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.65/1,122.72 = 464.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.65x = 1,122.72 × 464.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.65x = 521,312.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,312.58/813.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.71

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