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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.55, 1,118.37 and 461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.55, 1,118.37 and 461.17 is: 636.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.55 : 1,118.37 = 461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.55/1,118.37 = 461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.55x = 1,118.37 × 461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.55x = 515,758.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,758.69/810.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.31

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