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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.64, 1,132.44 and 466.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.64, 1,132.44 and 466.56 is: 643.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.64 : 1,132.44 = 466.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.64/1,132.44 = 466.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.64x = 1,132.44 × 466.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.64x = 528,355.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,355.08/820.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.83

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