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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.70, 1,129.84 and 464.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.70, 1,129.84 and 464.63 is: 641.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.70 : 1,129.84 = 464.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.70/1,129.84 = 464.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.70x = 1,129.84 × 464.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.70x = 524,950.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,950.75/818.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.20

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