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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.84, 1,118.96 and 461.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.84, 1,118.96 and 461.53 is: 636.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.84 : 1,118.96 = 461.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.84/1,118.96 = 461.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.84x = 1,118.96 × 461.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.84x = 516,437.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,437.03/810.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.91

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