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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,129.16 and 468.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,129.16 and 468.93 is: 646.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,129.16 = 468.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,129.16 = 468.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,129.16 × 468.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 529,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,494.65/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.95

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