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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816, 1,126.08 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816, 1,126.08 and 466.68 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816 : 1,126.08 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816/1,126.08 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816x = 1,126.08 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816x = 525,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,519.01/816
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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