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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.39, 1,129.38 and 469.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.39, 1,129.38 and 469.08 is: 647.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.39 : 1,129.38 = 469.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.39/1,129.38 = 469.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.39x = 1,129.38 × 469.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.39x = 529,769.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,769.57/818.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.33

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