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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.13, 1,117.97 and 460.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.13, 1,117.97 and 460.81 is: 635.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.13 : 1,117.97 = 460.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.13/1,117.97 = 460.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.13x = 1,117.97 × 460.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.13x = 515,171.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,171.76/810.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.91

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