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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.43, 1,128.11 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.43, 1,128.11 and 458.56 is: 632.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.43 : 1,128.11 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.43/1,128.11 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.43x = 1,128.11 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.43x = 517,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,299.33/817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.84

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