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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.45, 1,129.53 and 469.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.45, 1,129.53 and 469.07 is: 647.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.45 : 1,129.53 = 469.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.45/1,129.53 = 469.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.45x = 1,129.53 × 469.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.45x = 529,820.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,820.64/818.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.35

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