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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.42, 1,126.71 and 467.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.42, 1,126.71 and 467.16 is: 644.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.42 : 1,126.71 = 467.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.42/1,126.71 = 467.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.42x = 1,126.71 × 467.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.42x = 526,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,353.84/816.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.71

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