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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.34, 1,126.46 and 462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.34, 1,126.46 and 462.28 is: 637.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.34 : 1,126.46 = 462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.34/1,126.46 = 462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.34x = 1,126.46 × 462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.34x = 520,739.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,739.93/816.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.90

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