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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,129.63 and 469.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,129.63 and 469.25 is: 647.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,129.63 = 469.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,129.63 = 469.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,129.63 × 469.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 530,078.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,078.88/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.57

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