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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.06, 1,117.82 and 455.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.06, 1,117.82 and 455.93 is: 629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.06 : 1,117.82 = 455.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.06/1,117.82 = 455.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.06x = 1,117.82 × 455.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.06x = 509,653.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,653.70/810.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.16

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