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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.24, 1,125.24 and 466.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.24, 1,125.24 and 466.04 is: 643.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.24 : 1,125.24 = 466.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.24/1,125.24 = 466.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.24x = 1,125.24 × 466.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.24x = 524,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,406.85/815.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.25

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