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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.74, 1,118.83 and 461.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.74, 1,118.83 and 461.45 is: 636.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.74 : 1,118.83 = 461.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.74/1,118.83 = 461.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.74x = 1,118.83 × 461.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.74x = 516,287.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,287.48/810.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.81

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