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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.36, 1,118.55 and 461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.36, 1,118.55 and 461.28 is: 636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.36 : 1,118.55 = 461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.36/1,118.55 = 461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.36x = 1,118.55 × 461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.36x = 515,964.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,964.74/810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.71

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