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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.40, 1,129.34 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.40, 1,129.34 and 464.34 is: 640.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.40 : 1,129.34 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.40/1,129.34 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.40x = 1,129.34 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.40x = 524,397.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,397.74/818.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.76

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