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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.05, 1,126.22 and 466.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.05, 1,126.22 and 466.76 is: 644.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.05 : 1,126.22 = 466.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.05/1,126.22 = 466.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.05x = 1,126.22 × 466.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.05x = 525,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,674.45/816.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.17

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