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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.63, 1,126.94 and 467.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.63, 1,126.94 and 467.31 is: 644.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.63 : 1,126.94 = 467.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.63/1,126.94 = 467.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.63x = 1,126.94 × 467.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.63x = 526,630.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,630.33/816.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.88

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