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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.39, 1,125.19 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.39, 1,125.19 and 466.08 is: 643.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.39 : 1,125.19 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.39/1,125.19 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.39x = 1,125.19 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.39x = 524,428.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,428.56/815.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.16

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