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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,129.79 and 469.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,129.79 and 469.38 is: 647.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,129.79 = 469.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,129.79 = 469.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,129.79 × 469.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 530,298.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,298.48/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.78

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