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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.46, 1,129.46 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.46, 1,129.46 and 469.13 is: 647.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.46 : 1,129.46 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.46/1,129.46 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.46x = 1,129.46 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.46x = 529,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,855.58/818.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.38

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