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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,117.74 and 460.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,117.74 and 460.68 is: 635.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,117.74 = 460.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,117.74 = 460.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,117.74 × 460.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 514,920.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,920.46/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.70

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