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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.39, 1,118.31 and 461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.39, 1,118.31 and 461.07 is: 636.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.39 : 1,118.31 = 461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.39/1,118.31 = 461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.39x = 1,118.31 × 461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.39x = 515,619.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,619.19/810.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.26

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