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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.59, 1,128.33 and 468.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.59, 1,128.33 and 468.28 is: 646.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.59 : 1,128.33 = 468.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.59/1,128.33 = 468.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.59x = 1,128.33 × 468.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.59x = 528,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,375.78/817.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.26

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