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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.57, 1,118.69 and 479.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.57, 1,118.69 and 479.28 is: 661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.57 : 1,118.69 = 479.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.57/1,118.69 = 479.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.57x = 1,118.69 × 479.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.57x = 536,163.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,163.35/810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.46

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