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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.33, 1,118.10 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.33, 1,118.10 and 456.26 is: 629.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.33 : 1,118.10 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.33/1,118.10 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.33x = 1,118.10 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.33x = 510,140.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,140.43/810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.55

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