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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,117.84 and 456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,117.84 and 456.09 is: 629.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,117.84 = 456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,117.84 = 456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,117.84 × 456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 509,835.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,835.65/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.24

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