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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.29, 1,129.19 and 459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.29, 1,129.19 and 459.40 is: 633.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.29 : 1,129.19 = 459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.29/1,129.19 = 459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.29x = 1,129.19 × 459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.29x = 518,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,746.99/818.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.94

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