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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,126.44 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,126.44 and 484.92 is: 669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,126.44 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,126.44 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,126.44 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 546,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,233.28/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.01

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