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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.41, 1,118.25 and 461.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.41, 1,118.25 and 461.09 is: 636.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.41 : 1,118.25 = 461.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.41/1,118.25 = 461.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.41x = 1,118.25 × 461.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.41x = 515,613.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,613.89/810.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.24

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