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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.33, 1,132.19 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.33, 1,132.19 and 466.41 is: 643.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.33 : 1,132.19 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.33/1,132.19 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.33x = 1,132.19 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.33x = 528,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,071.02/820.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.73

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