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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.40, 1,132.22 and 466.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.40, 1,132.22 and 466.38 is: 643.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.40 : 1,132.22 = 466.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.40/1,132.22 = 466.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.40x = 1,132.22 × 466.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.40x = 528,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,044.76/820.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.64

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