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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.50, 1,129.25 and 464.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.50, 1,129.25 and 464.38 is: 640.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.50 : 1,129.25 = 464.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.50/1,129.25 = 464.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.50x = 1,129.25 × 464.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.50x = 524,401.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,401.12/818.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.69

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