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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.59, 1,129.67 and 464.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.59, 1,129.67 and 464.49 is: 641.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.59 : 1,129.67 = 464.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.59/1,129.67 = 464.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.59x = 1,129.67 × 464.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.59x = 524,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,720.42/818.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.01

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