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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.21, 1,126.44 and 484.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.21, 1,126.44 and 484.70 is: 668.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.21 : 1,126.44 = 484.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.21/1,126.44 = 484.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.21x = 1,126.44 × 484.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.21x = 545,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,986.17/816.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.93

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