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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.22, 1,129.06 and 468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.22, 1,129.06 and 468.96 is: 647.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.22 : 1,129.06 = 468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.22/1,129.06 = 468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.22x = 1,129.06 × 468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.22x = 529,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,483.98/818.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.12

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