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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.63, 1,128.07 and 463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.63, 1,128.07 and 463.49 is: 639.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.63 : 1,128.07 = 463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.63/1,128.07 = 463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.63x = 1,128.07 × 463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.63x = 522,849.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,849.16/817.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.47

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