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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.42, 1,118.43 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.42, 1,118.43 and 461.22 is: 636.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.42 : 1,118.43 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.42/1,118.43 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.42x = 1,118.43 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.42x = 515,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,842.28/810.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.51

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