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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.37, 1,126.97 and 466.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.37, 1,126.97 and 466.99 is: 644.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.37 : 1,126.97 = 466.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.37/1,126.97 = 466.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.37x = 1,126.97 × 466.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.37x = 526,283.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,283.72/816.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.66

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