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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.48, 1,126.61 and 467.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.48, 1,126.61 and 467.17 is: 644.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.48 : 1,126.61 = 467.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.48/1,126.61 = 467.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.48x = 1,126.61 × 467.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.48x = 526,314.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,314.99/816.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.61

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