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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,118.62 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,118.62 and 456.60 is: 630.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,118.62 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,118.62 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,118.62 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 510,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,761.89/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.06

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