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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.52, 1,129.56 and 469.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.52, 1,129.56 and 469.23 is: 647.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.52 : 1,129.56 = 469.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.52/1,129.56 = 469.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.52x = 1,129.56 × 469.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.52x = 530,023.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,023.44/818.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.54

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