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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817, 1,127.47 and 467.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817, 1,127.47 and 467.69 is: 645.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817 : 1,127.47 = 467.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817/1,127.47 = 467.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817x = 1,127.47 × 467.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817x = 527,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,306.44/817
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.42

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