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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.05, 1,128.92 and 486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.05, 1,128.92 and 486.46 is: 671.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.05 : 1,128.92 = 486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.05/1,128.92 = 486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.05x = 1,128.92 × 486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.05x = 549,174.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,174.42/818.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.32

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