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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.49, 1,134.05 and 467.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.49, 1,134.05 and 467.47 is: 645.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.49 : 1,134.05 = 467.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.49/1,134.05 = 467.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.49x = 1,134.05 × 467.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.49x = 530,136.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,136.06/821.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.33

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