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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,129.71 and 469.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,129.71 and 469.45 is: 647.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,129.71 = 469.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,129.71 = 469.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,129.71 × 469.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 530,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,342.36/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.79

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