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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.25, 1,128.90 and 464.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.25, 1,128.90 and 464.13 is: 640.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.25 : 1,128.90 = 464.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.25/1,128.90 = 464.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.25x = 1,128.90 × 464.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.25x = 523,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,958.10/818.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.34

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