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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.16, 1,126.37 and 466.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.16, 1,126.37 and 466.84 is: 644.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.16 : 1,126.37 = 466.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.16/1,126.37 = 466.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.16x = 1,126.37 × 466.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.16x = 525,834.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,834.57/816.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.28

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