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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.36, 1,129.24 and 468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.36, 1,129.24 and 468.80 is: 646.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.36 : 1,129.24 = 468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.36/1,129.24 = 468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.36x = 1,129.24 × 468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.36x = 529,387.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,387.71/818.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.89

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