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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.01, 1,125.97 and 466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.01, 1,125.97 and 466.63 is: 643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.01 : 1,125.97 = 466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.01/1,125.97 = 466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.01x = 1,125.97 × 466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.01x = 525,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,411.38/816.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.88

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