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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.24, 1,118.34 and 461.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.24, 1,118.34 and 461.04 is: 636.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.24 : 1,118.34 = 461.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.24/1,118.34 = 461.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.24x = 1,118.34 × 461.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.24x = 515,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,599.47/810.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.35

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