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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.50, 1,126.44 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.50, 1,126.44 and 484.80 is: 668.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.50 : 1,126.44 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.50/1,126.44 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.50x = 1,126.44 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.50x = 546,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,098.11/816.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.83

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