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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.38, 1,118.33 and 478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.38, 1,118.33 and 478.82 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.38 : 1,118.33 = 478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.38/1,118.33 = 478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.38x = 1,118.33 × 478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.38x = 535,470.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,470.78/810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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