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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.51, 1,118.51 and 461.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.51, 1,118.51 and 461.20 is: 636.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.51 : 1,118.51 = 461.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.51/1,118.51 = 461.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.51x = 1,118.51 × 461.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.51x = 515,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,856.81/810.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.46

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