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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.33, 1,118.19 and 478.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.33, 1,118.19 and 478.71 is: 660.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.33 : 1,118.19 = 478.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.33/1,118.19 = 478.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.33x = 1,118.19 × 478.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.33x = 535,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,288.73/810.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.58

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