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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.44, 1,126.70 and 467.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.44, 1,126.70 and 467.12 is: 644.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.44 : 1,126.70 = 467.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.44/1,126.70 = 467.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.44x = 1,126.70 × 467.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.44x = 526,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,304.10/816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.63

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