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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,128.09 and 468.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,128.09 and 468.09 is: 646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,128.09 = 468.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,128.09 = 468.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,128.09 × 468.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 528,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,047.65/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.00

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