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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,129.82 and 469.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,129.82 and 469.35 is: 647.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,129.82 = 469.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,129.82 = 469.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,129.82 × 469.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 530,278.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,278.67/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.68

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