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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,117.84 and 455.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,117.84 and 455.96 is: 629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,117.84 = 455.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,117.84 = 455.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,117.84 × 455.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 509,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,690.33/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.23

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