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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810, 1,117.80 and 460.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810, 1,117.80 and 460.89 is: 636.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810 : 1,117.80 = 460.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810/1,117.80 = 460.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810x = 1,117.80 × 460.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810x = 515,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,182.84/810
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.03

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