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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.15, 1,117.94 and 478.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.15, 1,117.94 and 478.58 is: 660.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.15 : 1,117.94 = 478.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.15/1,117.94 = 478.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.15x = 1,117.94 × 478.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.15x = 535,015.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,015.74/810.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.39

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