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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.68, 1,132.56 and 466.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.68, 1,132.56 and 466.68 is: 644.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.68 : 1,132.56 = 466.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.68/1,132.56 = 466.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.68x = 1,132.56 × 466.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.68x = 528,543.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,543.10/820.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.03

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