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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.47, 1,128.06 and 468.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.47, 1,128.06 and 468.18 is: 646.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.47 : 1,128.06 = 468.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.47/1,128.06 = 468.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.47x = 1,128.06 × 468.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.47x = 528,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,135.13/817.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.06

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