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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.81, 1,128.65 and 468.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.81, 1,128.65 and 468.57 is: 646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.81 : 1,128.65 = 468.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.81/1,128.65 = 468.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.81x = 1,128.65 × 468.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.81x = 528,851.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,851.53/817.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.67

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