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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.55, 1,129.61 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.55, 1,129.61 and 464.45 is: 640.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.55 : 1,129.61 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.55/1,129.61 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.55x = 1,129.61 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.55x = 524,642.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,642.88/818.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.94

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