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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.96, 1,119.11 and 461.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.96, 1,119.11 and 461.63 is: 637.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.96 : 1,119.11 = 461.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.96/1,119.11 = 461.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.96x = 1,119.11 × 461.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.96x = 516,606.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,606.85/810.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.03

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