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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.25, 1,117.83 and 478.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.25, 1,117.83 and 478.55 is: 660.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.25 : 1,117.83 = 478.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.25/1,117.83 = 478.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.25x = 1,117.83 × 478.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.25x = 534,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,942.14/810.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.22

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