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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.23, 1,118.18 and 478.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.23, 1,118.18 and 478.49 is: 660.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.23 : 1,118.18 = 478.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.23/1,118.18 = 478.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.23x = 1,118.18 × 478.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.23x = 535,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,033.55/810.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.35

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