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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.28, 1,118.39 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.28, 1,118.39 and 461.17 is: 636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.28 : 1,118.39 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.28/1,118.39 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.28x = 1,118.39 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.28x = 515,769.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,769.60/810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.53

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