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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.54, 1,118.58 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.54, 1,118.58 and 456.61 is: 630.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.54 : 1,118.58 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.54/1,118.58 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.54x = 1,118.58 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.54x = 510,753.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,753.16/810.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.14

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