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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.64, 1,129.80 and 469.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.64, 1,129.80 and 469.40 is: 647.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.64 : 1,129.80 = 469.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.64/1,129.80 = 469.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.64x = 1,129.80 × 469.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.64x = 530,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,328.12/818.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.82

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