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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.68, 1,129.80 and 469.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.68, 1,129.80 and 469.48 is: 647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.68 : 1,129.80 = 469.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.68/1,129.80 = 469.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.68x = 1,129.80 × 469.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.68x = 530,418.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,418.50/818.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.89

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