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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.02, 1,128.84 and 468.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.02, 1,128.84 and 468.64 is: 646.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.02 : 1,128.84 = 468.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.02/1,128.84 = 468.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.02x = 1,128.84 × 468.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.02x = 529,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,019.58/818.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.71

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