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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.25, 1,126.43 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.25, 1,126.43 and 466.96 is: 644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.25 : 1,126.43 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.25/1,126.43 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.25x = 1,126.43 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.25x = 525,997.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,997.75/816.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.41

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