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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.16, 1,129.02 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.16, 1,129.02 and 464.13 is: 640.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.16 : 1,129.02 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.16/1,129.02 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.16x = 1,129.02 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.16x = 524,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,012.05/818.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.48

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