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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.34, 1,129.31 and 469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.34, 1,129.31 and 469 is: 647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.34 : 1,129.31 = 469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.34/1,129.31 = 469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.34x = 1,129.31 × 469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.34x = 529,646.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,646.39/818.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.22

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