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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.14, 1,117.92 and 460.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.14, 1,117.92 and 460.76 is: 635.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.14 : 1,117.92 = 460.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.14/1,117.92 = 460.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.14x = 1,117.92 × 460.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.14x = 515,092.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,092.82/810.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.81

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