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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,118.04 and 460.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,118.04 and 460.98 is: 636.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,118.04 = 460.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,118.04 = 460.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,118.04 × 460.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 515,394.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,394.08/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.10

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