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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,126.26 and 466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,126.26 and 466.82 is: 644.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,126.26 = 466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,126.26 = 466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,126.26 × 466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 525,760.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,760.69/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.21

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