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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.81, 1,118.88 and 461.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.81, 1,118.88 and 461.43 is: 636.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.81 : 1,118.88 = 461.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.81/1,118.88 = 461.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.81x = 1,118.88 × 461.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.81x = 516,284.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,284.80/810.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.75

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