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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,118.03 and 456.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,118.03 and 456.08 is: 629.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,118.03 = 456.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,118.03 = 456.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,118.03 × 456.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 509,903.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,903.25/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.41

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