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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.54, 1,129.61 and 469.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.54, 1,129.61 and 469.16 is: 647.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.54 : 1,129.61 = 469.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.54/1,129.61 = 469.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.54x = 1,129.61 × 469.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.54x = 529,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,967.83/818.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.46

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