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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.73, 1,118.77 and 479.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.73, 1,118.77 and 479.35 is: 661.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.73 : 1,118.77 = 479.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.73/1,118.77 = 479.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.73x = 1,118.77 × 479.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.73x = 536,282.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,282.40/810.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.48

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