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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.37, 1,118.31 and 461.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.37, 1,118.31 and 461.08 is: 636.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.37 : 1,118.31 = 461.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.37/1,118.31 = 461.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.37x = 1,118.31 × 461.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.37x = 515,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,629.31/810.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.29

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