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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.30, 1,129.29 and 469.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.30, 1,129.29 and 469.06 is: 647.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.30 : 1,129.29 = 469.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.30/1,129.29 = 469.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.30x = 1,129.29 × 469.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.30x = 529,701.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,701.36/818.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.32

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