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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.37, 1,132.01 and 466.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.37, 1,132.01 and 466.33 is: 643.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.37 : 1,132.01 = 466.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.37/1,132.01 = 466.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.37x = 1,132.01 × 466.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.37x = 527,890.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,890.22/820.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.48

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