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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.13, 1,126.46 and 467.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.13, 1,126.46 and 467.02 is: 644.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.13 : 1,126.46 = 467.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.13/1,126.46 = 467.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.13x = 1,126.46 × 467.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.13x = 526,077.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,077.01/816.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.60

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