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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.89, 1,125.88 and 466.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.89, 1,125.88 and 466.58 is: 643.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.89 : 1,125.88 = 466.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.89/1,125.88 = 466.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.89x = 1,125.88 × 466.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.89x = 525,306.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,306.29/815.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.85

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