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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,126.80 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,126.80 and 484.94 is: 669.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,126.80 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,126.80 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,126.80 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 546,434.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,434.42/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.29

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