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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.28, 1,129.28 and 468.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.28, 1,129.28 and 468.99 is: 647.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.28 : 1,129.28 = 468.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.28/1,129.28 = 468.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.28x = 1,129.28 × 468.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.28x = 529,618.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,618.68/818.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.23

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