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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815.91, 1,125.97 and 466.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815.91, 1,125.97 and 466.59 is: 643.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815.91 : 1,125.97 = 466.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815.91/1,125.97 = 466.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815.91x = 1,125.97 × 466.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815.91x = 525,369.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,369.40/815.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.91

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