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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.56, 1,128.33 and 468.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.56, 1,128.33 and 468.32 is: 646.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.56 : 1,128.33 = 468.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.56/1,128.33 = 468.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.56x = 1,128.33 × 468.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.56x = 528,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,413.86/817.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.33

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