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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.87, 1,118.89 and 456.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.87, 1,118.89 and 456.73 is: 630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.87 : 1,118.89 = 456.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.87/1,118.89 = 456.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.87x = 1,118.89 × 456.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.87x = 511,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,028.35/810.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.22

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