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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.65, 1,118.56 and 479.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.65, 1,118.56 and 479.18 is: 661.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.65 : 1,118.56 = 479.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.65/1,118.56 = 479.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.65x = 1,118.56 × 479.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.65x = 535,989.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,989.18/810.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.18

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