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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,128.04 and 463.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,128.04 and 463.32 is: 639.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,128.04 = 463.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,128.04 = 463.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,128.04 × 463.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 522,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,649.17/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.40

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