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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,128.66 and 486.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,128.66 and 486.48 is: 671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,128.66 = 486.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,128.66 = 486.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,128.66 × 486.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 549,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,070.52/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.10

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