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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.05, 1,127.49 and 467.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.05, 1,127.49 and 467.73 is: 645.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.05 : 1,127.49 = 467.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.05/1,127.49 = 467.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.05x = 1,127.49 × 467.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.05x = 527,360.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,360.90/817.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.45

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