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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.18, 1,128.99 and 464.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.18, 1,128.99 and 464.15 is: 640.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.18 : 1,128.99 = 464.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.18/1,128.99 = 464.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.18x = 1,128.99 × 464.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.18x = 524,015.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,015.06/818.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.46

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