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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.31, 1,118.10 and 478.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.31, 1,118.10 and 478.69 is: 660.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.31 : 1,118.10 = 478.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.31/1,118.10 = 478.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.31x = 1,118.10 × 478.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.31x = 535,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,223.29/810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.52

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