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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.02, 1,118.93 and 461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.02, 1,118.93 and 461.62 is: 636.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.02 : 1,118.93 = 461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.02/1,118.93 = 461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.02x = 1,118.93 × 461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.02x = 516,520.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,520.47/811.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.88

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