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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.07, 1,128.89 and 463.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.07, 1,128.89 and 463.95 is: 640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.07 : 1,128.89 = 463.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.07/1,128.89 = 463.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.07x = 1,128.89 × 463.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.07x = 523,746.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,746.20/818.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.22

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