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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.46, 1,118.16 and 495.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.46, 1,118.16 and 495.64 is: 683.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.46 : 1,118.16 = 495.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.46/1,118.16 = 495.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.46x = 1,118.16 × 495.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.46x = 554,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,204.82/810.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.82

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