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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.38, 1,118.52 and 461.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.38, 1,118.52 and 461.27 is: 636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.38 : 1,118.52 = 461.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.38/1,118.52 = 461.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.38x = 1,118.52 × 461.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.38x = 515,934.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,934.13/810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.66

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