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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.35, 1,132.10 and 466.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.35, 1,132.10 and 466.26 is: 643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.35 : 1,132.10 = 466.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.35/1,132.10 = 466.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.35x = 1,132.10 × 466.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.35x = 527,854.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,854.11/820.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.45

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