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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.24, 1,126.20 and 466.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.24, 1,126.20 and 466.80 is: 644.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.24 : 1,126.20 = 466.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.24/1,126.20 = 466.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.24x = 1,126.20 × 466.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.24x = 525,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,710.16/816.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.06

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