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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.42, 1,129.53 and 469.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.42, 1,129.53 and 469.10 is: 647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.42 : 1,129.53 = 469.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.42/1,129.53 = 469.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.42x = 1,129.53 × 469.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.42x = 529,862.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,862.52/818.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.42

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