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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.43, 1,129.39 and 469.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.43, 1,129.39 and 469.11 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.43 : 1,129.39 = 469.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.43/1,129.39 = 469.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.43x = 1,129.39 × 469.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.43x = 529,808.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,808.14/818.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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