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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.97, 1,119.21 and 479.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.97, 1,119.21 and 479.47 is: 661.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.97 : 1,119.21 = 479.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.97/1,119.21 = 479.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.97x = 1,119.21 × 479.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.97x = 536,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,627.62/810.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.71

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