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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,118.28 and 479.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,118.28 and 479.12 is: 660.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,118.28 = 479.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,118.28 = 479.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,118.28 × 479.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 535,790.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,790.31/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.98

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