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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,118.91 and 461.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,118.91 and 461.52 is: 636.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,118.91 = 461.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,118.91 = 461.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,118.91 × 461.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 516,399.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,399.34/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.87

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