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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.29, 1,124.98 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.29, 1,124.98 and 483.68 is: 667.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.29 : 1,124.98 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.29/1,124.98 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.29x = 1,124.98 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.29x = 544,130.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,130.33/815.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.41

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