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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.31, 1,118.05 and 478.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.31, 1,118.05 and 478.56 is: 660.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.31 : 1,118.05 = 478.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.31/1,118.05 = 478.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.31x = 1,118.05 × 478.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.31x = 535,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,050.38/810.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.30

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