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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.29, 1,126.46 and 466.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.29, 1,126.46 and 466.98 is: 644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.29 : 1,126.46 = 466.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.29/1,126.46 = 466.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.29x = 1,126.46 × 466.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.29x = 526,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,034.29/816.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.42

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