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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.57, 1,132.33 and 466.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.57, 1,132.33 and 466.45 is: 643.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.57 : 1,132.33 = 466.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.57/1,132.33 = 466.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.57x = 1,132.33 × 466.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.57x = 528,175.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,175.33/820.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.67

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