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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.49, 1,125.77 and 466.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.49, 1,125.77 and 466.11 is: 643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.49 : 1,125.77 = 466.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.49/1,125.77 = 466.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.49x = 1,125.77 × 466.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.49x = 524,730.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,730.32/815.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.45

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