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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.57, 1,118.67 and 456.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.57, 1,118.67 and 456.57 is: 630.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.57 : 1,118.67 = 456.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.57/1,118.67 = 456.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.57x = 1,118.67 × 456.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.57x = 510,751.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,751.16/810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.11

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