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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.97, 1,128.72 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.97, 1,128.72 and 463.80 is: 640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.97 : 1,128.72 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.97/1,128.72 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.97x = 1,128.72 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.97x = 523,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,499.96/817.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.00

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