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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,129.83 and 464.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,129.83 and 464.64 is: 641.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,129.83 = 464.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,129.83 = 464.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,129.83 × 464.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 524,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,961.13/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.21

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