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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.20, 1,128.88 and 468.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.20, 1,128.88 and 468.88 is: 646.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.20 : 1,128.88 = 468.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.20/1,128.88 = 468.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.20x = 1,128.88 × 468.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.20x = 529,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,309.25/818.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.92

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