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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,128.66 and 486.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,128.66 and 486.38 is: 670.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,128.66 = 486.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,128.66 = 486.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,128.66 × 486.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 548,953.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,953.83/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.94

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