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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.34, 1,118.11 and 478.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.34, 1,118.11 and 478.87 is: 660.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.34 : 1,118.11 = 478.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.34/1,118.11 = 478.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.34x = 1,118.11 × 478.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.34x = 535,429.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,429.34/810.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.75

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