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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.50, 1,118.49 and 442.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.50, 1,118.49 and 442.50 is: 610.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.50 : 1,118.49 = 442.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.50/1,118.49 = 442.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.50x = 1,118.49 × 442.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.50x = 494,931.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,931.83/810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.65

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