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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813.68, 1,122.88 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813.68, 1,122.88 and 464.40 is: 640.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813.68 : 1,122.88 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813.68/1,122.88 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813.68x = 1,122.88 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813.68x = 521,465.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,465.47/813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.87

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