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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.07, 1,117.83 and 478.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.07, 1,117.83 and 478.43 is: 660.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.07 : 1,117.83 = 478.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.07/1,117.83 = 478.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.07x = 1,117.83 × 478.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.07x = 534,804.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,804.93/810.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.20

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