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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.30, 1,129.09 and 486.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.30, 1,129.09 and 486.66 is: 671.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.30 : 1,129.09 = 486.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.30/1,129.09 = 486.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.30x = 1,129.09 × 486.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.30x = 549,480.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,480.52/818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.49

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