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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.45, 1,125.23 and 466.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.45, 1,125.23 and 466.07 is: 643.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.45 : 1,125.23 = 466.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.45/1,125.23 = 466.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.45x = 1,125.23 × 466.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.45x = 524,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,427.99/815.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.12

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