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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.63, 1,129.64 and 482.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.63, 1,129.64 and 482.47 is: 665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.63 : 1,129.64 = 482.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.63/1,129.64 = 482.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.63x = 1,129.64 × 482.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.63x = 545,017.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,017.41/818.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.77

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