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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.02, 1,117.19 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.02, 1,117.19 and 478.44 is: 659.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.02 : 1,117.19 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.02/1,117.19 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.02x = 1,117.19 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.02x = 534,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,509.58/810.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659.87

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