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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,117.88 and 478.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,117.88 and 478.54 is: 660.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,117.88 = 478.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,117.88 = 478.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,117.88 × 478.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 534,951.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,951.09/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.24

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