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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.62, 1,118.39 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.62, 1,118.39 and 479.16 is: 661.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.62 : 1,118.39 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.62/1,118.39 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.62x = 1,118.39 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.62x = 535,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,883.36/810.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.08

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