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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,117.89 and 478.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,117.89 and 478.44 is: 660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,117.89 = 478.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,117.89 = 478.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,117.89 × 478.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 534,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,843.29/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.19

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