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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.50, 1,128.16 and 468.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.50, 1,128.16 and 468.22 is: 646.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.50 : 1,128.16 = 468.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.50/1,128.16 = 468.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.50x = 1,128.16 × 468.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.50x = 528,227.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,227.08/817.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.15

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