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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,118.22 and 478.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,118.22 and 478.74 is: 660.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,118.22 = 478.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,118.22 = 478.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,118.22 × 478.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 535,336.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,336.64/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.47

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