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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.91, 1,119.06 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.91, 1,119.06 and 461.62 is: 637.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.91 : 1,119.06 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.91/1,119.06 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.91x = 1,119.06 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.91x = 516,580.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,580.48/810.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.04

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