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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.51, 1,125.41 and 466.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.51, 1,125.41 and 466.19 is: 643.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.51 : 1,125.41 = 466.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.51/1,125.41 = 466.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.51x = 1,125.41 × 466.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.51x = 524,654.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,654.89/815.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.35

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