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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.27, 1,117.95 and 474.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.27, 1,117.95 and 474.12 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.27 : 1,117.95 = 474.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.27/1,117.95 = 474.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.27x = 1,117.95 × 474.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.27x = 530,042.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,042.45/810.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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