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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,118.80 and 456.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,118.80 and 456.80 is: 630.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,118.80 = 456.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,118.80 = 456.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,118.80 × 456.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 511,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,059.96/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.19

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