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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.49, 1,129.42 and 464.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.49, 1,129.42 and 464.39 is: 640.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.49 : 1,129.42 = 464.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.49/1,129.42 = 464.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.49x = 1,129.42 × 464.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.49x = 524,484.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,484.55/818.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.80

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