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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.60, 1,118.70 and 461.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.60, 1,118.70 and 461.40 is: 636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.60 : 1,118.70 = 461.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.60/1,118.70 = 461.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.60x = 1,118.70 × 461.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.60x = 516,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,168.18/810.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.77

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