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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.40, 1,125.32 and 466.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.40, 1,125.32 and 466.08 is: 643.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.40 : 1,125.32 = 466.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.40/1,125.32 = 466.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.40x = 1,125.32 × 466.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.40x = 524,489.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,489.15/815.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.23

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