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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.48, 1,118.16 and 478.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.48, 1,118.16 and 478.68 is: 660.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.48 : 1,118.16 = 478.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.48/1,118.16 = 478.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.48x = 1,118.16 × 478.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.48x = 535,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,240.83/810.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.40

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