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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.73, 1,129.91 and 469.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.73, 1,129.91 and 469.44 is: 647.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.73 : 1,129.91 = 469.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.73/1,129.91 = 469.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.73x = 1,129.91 × 469.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.73x = 530,424.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,424.95/818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.86

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