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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.82, 1,127.08 and 467.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.82, 1,127.08 and 467.44 is: 644.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.82 : 1,127.08 = 467.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.82/1,127.08 = 467.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.82x = 1,127.08 × 467.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.82x = 526,840.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,840.04/816.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.99

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