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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.66, 1,118.73 and 461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.66, 1,118.73 and 461.34 is: 636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.66 : 1,118.73 = 461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.66/1,118.73 = 461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.66x = 1,118.73 × 461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.66x = 516,114.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,114.90/810.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.66

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