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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.82, 1,125.51 and 466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.82, 1,125.51 and 466.32 is: 643.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.82 : 1,125.51 = 466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.82/1,125.51 = 466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.82x = 1,125.51 × 466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.82x = 524,847.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,847.82/815.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.34

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