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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.50, 1,125.46 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.50, 1,125.46 and 466.26 is: 643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.50 : 1,125.46 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.50/1,125.46 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.50x = 1,125.46 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.50x = 524,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,756.98/815.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.48

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