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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.21, 1,118.08 and 460.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.21, 1,118.08 and 460.90 is: 636.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.21 : 1,118.08 = 460.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.21/1,118.08 = 460.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.21x = 1,118.08 × 460.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.21x = 515,323.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,323.07/810.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.04

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