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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.57, 1,126.80 and 467.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.57, 1,126.80 and 467.28 is: 644.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.57 : 1,126.80 = 467.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.57/1,126.80 = 467.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.57x = 1,126.80 × 467.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.57x = 526,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,531.10/816.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.81

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