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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.84, 1,125.88 and 466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.84, 1,125.88 and 466.46 is: 643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.84 : 1,125.88 = 466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.84/1,125.88 = 466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.84x = 1,125.88 × 466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.84x = 525,171.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,171.19/815.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.72

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