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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.44, 1,132.17 and 466.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.44, 1,132.17 and 466.41 is: 643.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.44 : 1,132.17 = 466.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.44/1,132.17 = 466.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.44x = 1,132.17 × 466.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.44x = 528,055.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,055.41/820.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.62

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