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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.45, 1,127.06 and 484.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.45, 1,127.06 and 484.98 is: 669.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.45 : 1,127.06 = 484.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.45/1,127.06 = 484.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.45x = 1,127.06 × 484.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.45x = 546,598.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,598.74/816.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.49

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