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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.25, 1,118.15 and 460.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.25, 1,118.15 and 460.96 is: 636.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.25 : 1,118.15 = 460.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.25/1,118.15 = 460.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.25x = 1,118.15 × 460.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.25x = 515,422.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,422.42/810.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.13

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