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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.47, 1,118.45 and 461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.47, 1,118.45 and 461.16 is: 636.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.47 : 1,118.45 = 461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.47/1,118.45 = 461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.47x = 1,118.45 × 461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.47x = 515,785.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,785.55/810.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.40

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