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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.15, 1,126.17 and 466.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.15, 1,126.17 and 466.83 is: 644.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.15 : 1,126.17 = 466.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.15/1,126.17 = 466.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.15x = 1,126.17 × 466.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.15x = 525,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,729.94/816.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.16

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