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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.58, 1,129.68 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.58, 1,129.68 and 469.38 is: 647.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.58 : 1,129.68 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.58/1,129.68 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.58x = 1,129.68 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.58x = 530,249.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,249.20/818.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.77

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