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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.04, 1,128.88 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.04, 1,128.88 and 468.72 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.04 : 1,128.88 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.04/1,128.88 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.04x = 1,128.88 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.04x = 529,128.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,128.63/818.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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