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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.46, 1,126.67 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.46, 1,126.67 and 484.67 is: 668.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.46 : 1,126.67 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.46/1,126.67 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.46x = 1,126.67 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.46x = 546,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,063.54/816.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.82

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