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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.50, 1,118.63 and 461.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.50, 1,118.63 and 461.39 is: 636.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.50 : 1,118.63 = 461.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.50/1,118.63 = 461.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.50x = 1,118.63 × 461.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.50x = 516,124.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,124.70/810.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.80

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