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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.61, 1,128.32 and 468.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.61, 1,128.32 and 468.30 is: 646.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.61 : 1,128.32 = 468.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.61/1,128.32 = 468.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.61x = 1,128.32 × 468.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.61x = 528,389.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,389.91/817.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.27

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