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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.49, 1,118.46 and 461.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.49, 1,118.46 and 461.18 is: 636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.49 : 1,118.46 = 461.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.49/1,118.46 = 461.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.49x = 1,118.46 × 461.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.49x = 515,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,811.38/810.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.42

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