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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.66, 1,125.63 and 466.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.66, 1,125.63 and 466.34 is: 643.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.66 : 1,125.63 = 466.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.66/1,125.63 = 466.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.66x = 1,125.63 × 466.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.66x = 524,926.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,926.29/815.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.56

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