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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.02, 1,126.07 and 466.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.02, 1,126.07 and 466.70 is: 644.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.02 : 1,126.07 = 466.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.02/1,126.07 = 466.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.02x = 1,126.07 × 466.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.02x = 525,536.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,536.87/816.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.02

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