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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.51, 1,129.70 and 464.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.51, 1,129.70 and 464.59 is: 641.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.51 : 1,129.70 = 464.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.51/1,129.70 = 464.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.51x = 1,129.70 × 464.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.51x = 524,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,840.93/818.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.22

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