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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,128.82 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,128.82 and 464.02 is: 640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,128.82 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,128.82 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,128.82 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 523,795.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,795.06/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.29

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