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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.74, 1,130.11 and 469.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.74, 1,130.11 and 469.66 is: 648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.74 : 1,130.11 = 469.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.74/1,130.11 = 469.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.74x = 1,130.11 × 469.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.74x = 530,767.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,767.46/818.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.27

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