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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.38, 1,129.35 and 464.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.38, 1,129.35 and 464.30 is: 640.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.38 : 1,129.35 = 464.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.38/1,129.35 = 464.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.38x = 1,129.35 × 464.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.38x = 524,357.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,357.21/818.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.73

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