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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.10, 1,128.96 and 468.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.10, 1,128.96 and 468.72 is: 646.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.10 : 1,128.96 = 468.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.10/1,128.96 = 468.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.10x = 1,128.96 × 468.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.10x = 529,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,166.13/818.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.82

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