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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,128.78 and 464.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,128.78 and 464.04 is: 640.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,128.78 = 464.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,128.78 = 464.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,128.78 × 464.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 523,799.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,799.07/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.22

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