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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.57, 1,129.58 and 464.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.57, 1,129.58 and 464.45 is: 640.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.57 : 1,129.58 = 464.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.57/1,129.58 = 464.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.57x = 1,129.58 × 464.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.57x = 524,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,631.11/818.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.91

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